This is a tapped spring. It is near Sedona and if you go to Raw Spirit Fest this is the spring nearest the event!
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Sedona, AZ
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This spring is super easy to find, it is right on Highway 89a between Flagstaff & Sedona.. you can pull right up to it in your vehicle! I will post the actual coordinates soon! It is a well frequented spot that locals have been going to for over 15 years and the spring is quite popular, even at night people were stopping to fill up bottles!
This spring is a flowing – and by god is it divinely delicious.
When you go to collect the water though, don’t just collect.
Take a moment to take a deep breath, and give gratitude to the spring, to the earth to the abundance that supports our livelihood in the form of flowing, crystal clear liquid of the gods known as water.
I drive from Tempe every month. I did a water test and …IT IS THE BEST!!! it wont let me paste the test results. But a lil bit of minerals, nothing else!!! test completed 2-23
When did you do the water test?? Just curious as we have a 3 yr ild toddler who drinks spring water with me and hubby. Just wanted to know if it was ok for him to drink it too
I heard about this spring for the first time when I was traveling 7/27/2021 I’m from Southern California. I was in Flagstaff heading south into Phoenix. Anyways I passed it without even realizing it… I was bummed out. I Had another opportunity when I was in Northern Arizona on 9/23/2021 and I wasn’t going to miss this opportunity again. This water is some of the best tasting water I’ve ever tasted. The flow was amazingly fast and just was a beautiful experience that I was actually able to share with my dad. And since then he’s made a few of his own trips as he lives in Northern Arizona (Ash Fork). I highly recommend this spring and everyone I met while at this spring we super nice. It’s very easy to find and parking wasn’t an issue, but that could also depend on times of the year.
Bring all the empty bottles you can find! This water is incredible and I fill up every time I’m in the area. From Sedona it is exactly 8 miles from DQ (Dairy Queen) on the left. When you get to 7.99 miles get ready to pull over!!
The last 7/8 years we’ve been drinking Natural Sedona Spring Water… from Sterling Spring in Oak Creek Canyon – every time we fill up 20 gallons we save $20+ !! And we drink naturally mineralized water the way God and Nature intended.
FIND A SPRING around you and start wanting, enjoying what Nature wants to give you for free! If we start looking for them and using them…more will appear!
We had the great honor and pleasure to stop by this beautiful spring mid December 2022. We gave thanks and filled up about 5 gallons. There was two other people there when we arrived. The water was crystal clear & so delicious!
Incredible water. I stopped at this spring twice in February of this year, once with my sister on our way down to Phoenix & on the return trip during the freak snowstorm that happened from Vegas to Phoenix! The sound of the surging, gurgling water is so refreshing from the moment you get out of your car.
I heard Living Springs Camp (only a few miles from Arizona) has spring/artesian well water too, although I’m not sure if it’s open to the public. Chocolatree (in Sedona) claims it’s sat upon an artesian well, and allows people to fill up via a hose valve in their backyard garden.
We live in Sedona and go to Harding Spring at least once or twice a month to fill our water jugs since the water in Sedona is so bad for drinking. Amazing how much better coffee tastes when made with this spring’s water. We’ve been getting our water here for the last four years and have never noticed a change in the flavor or purity. Directions: head up 89A from Sedona to Flagstaff, its about 8 miles from Sedona just before Pumphouse Wash.
I have been drinking from this spring since 1974 when I first went to AZ. It is some of the best tasting water I’ve ever had. It is at the north end of the Pine Flat Campgrounds (west side of the road). We locals know it as the Pine Flat Spring. I’ve seen it run at a trickle during times of drought – especially since they split the outlet pipe into two down spouts some years back. The only time I’ve ever seen it shut off was when someone had slammed into that rock cairn and skewed the whole thing sideways and twisted. That severed the pipes and so it had to be re-done. The spring itself is actually upstream a bit, across on the west side of Oak Creek up in the cliffside. Only downside for me is that water comes down through PVC (outlawed in parts of Europe, I’m told) which contains BPAs, and the pipe is galvanized and I’m not real keen on drinking Cadmium either! Hope this helps.
Hiiii to all I had a question… Does any one know of a place called wales that is what the locals call it it also has spring water I herd it was also very spirtual??
I submitted a far more detailed post about this spring, but I'm glad this info is up. It is located at the Pine Flats Campground about 12 miles north of Sedona and flows freely 24-7 unless the forest service shuts it off (apparently this happens if the levels of bacteria get too high when they periodically test the water.) This water is potent!
Looked for this spring but couldn’t find it based off the pin placement on maps. Seemed like I was right on top of it based off my map but no luck. I looked for about 15 minutes. My phone did not have very good service here which may have contributed to missing it. I most likely won’t be back in the area soon but maybe clarification could help others? Which side of the road is it on, River side or mountain side? Closest mile marker? Thanks for any info.
Drinking pure spring water is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Our bodies are over 99% water at the molecular level, so water affects every aspect of our biology. Yet, not all water is created equal. Almost all the bottled spring water available is pasteurized for shelf stability, which neutralizes many of the powerful health benefits such as increased hydrogen, healthy probiotics, and crystalline structure. For more about why unprocessed spring water is the best water to drink, read this.
The best way to guarantee you are getting real unprocessed spring water is to collect it yourself. This is a short and simple guide filled with information about how to gather spring water. We will cover how to find a spring, how to collect the water, how to honor the spring, how to store the water properly and other tips.
FindASpring.org is the best resource for locating a spring near you. However, not all springs are on the map. First, check the map to see if there is a spring in your local area. If there is, look at the reviews and comments. Has anyone shared helpful information about flow rate or posted a water test result? Is the spring in a pristine area? Do a bit of research and make sure the spring is safe to drink from. If you have any doubt about the purity, don’t risk it and get a water test, HERE. If you don’t see a spring on the map in your area, there still might be some that aren’t listed yet. First, ask the older generation who have lived in your area a long time if they know. You can also ask people in your community who might already get spring water such as people at a health food store or at a farmers market. Another great option is to view A US forest service map, where many springs have been marked. You can view these maps through the Gaia GPS or All Trails hiking apps on your phone. The map overlay you want is USGS Topo. Not all are easily accessible or ideal for drinking, but some are and it can be a fun adventure to find them. We have found over half a dozen great springs this way.
Once you’ve found your spring, figure out how you are going to gather the water. Is it right on the side of the road and easy to access or do you have to hike to it? We recommend storing spring water in glass instead of plastic to preserve the purity of the water. It is better for the environment, your body, and the water. Even BPA free plastic has toxic chemicals that can leach into water and cause health issues. If you do want to use plastic for safety reasons when filling at the spring, we recommend transferring the water to glass as soon as possible. FindASpring is sponsored by Alive Waters, which offers beautiful reusable glass. They have a 2.5 gallon option, which is a convenient size for carrying that isn’t too heavy. They also sell handles that you can use to transport the jugs even more easily. If you have to hike to access the spring, we recommend putting the water jugs into an extra large backpack to hike the water out with ease. We use Osprey packs that hold 2 jugs each. You can also use a wheelbarrow or even a stroller depending on how easy a walk it is.
Filling 2.5 Gallon Alive Waters Jug
When you get to the spring, remember to first give back before you take. Springs are considered sacred in indigenous cultures around the world for their life giving water and also as a connection to the inner earth. A powerful and simple way to give back is to clean up. Is there any trash that needs to be collected? Could you move any dead leaves or sticks to improve the flow rate? Show up in service. Some other wonderful ways to give is with a moment of expressing verbal gratitude, singing songs to the water, offering the water an ethically sourced crystal, a feather, or some other physical gift. Flowers are a popular and beautiful thing to offer, but please be careful to source organic ones as most flowers from the store are sprayed with pesticides and can be toxic to put near a spring. Also, flowers can attract bugs as they decay, so it can be best to offer them to the flowing water directly or a little downstream from the spring head.
When gathering the water, fill the jug as close to the spring head as possible, never gather downstream. Be very careful as wet glass is extremely slippery. Make sure the lid is securely fastened. When transporting the spring water home, the jugs can sometimes slide around the car. Secure them in place or wrap them with towels or something so they don’t crash into each other.
How you store your spring water is essential. It is not pasteurized like spring water from the store, so it will start growing algae if left in direct sunlight. This is good because it means it’s alive! If the water you drink can’t even support the most basic life forms, how do you think it will support your body? Store your water in a cool, dark place such as a dark corner, pantry or closet. The fridge is ideal if you have room. Some people prefer to filter their water through a Berkey filter before drinking, but if the spring is pure, it’s not necessary. We drink our spring water completely unfiltered.
How long the water stays good for depends on how cold a temperature it’s stored at. Spring water is best fresh. We personally do not prefer to drink spring water past 2 weeks old. However, we know other people that will drink it at a month old. It’s great to get in a rhythm where you know how long the water lasts you and put your collection day on the calendar in advance.
I believe that water is calling us to reconnect with her in the deepest way, to gather our own water. Just like our ancestors did. Our ancestors didn’t have fancy water machines. They also didn’t create villages or settle where there was no water. Water was revered as the center of the community and the nodal point around which life could spiral out and take root.
Here’s to restoring the sacred connection with the waters of life.
Written by Dakota Chanel. Water Priestess and Ceremonialist. DakotaChanel.com
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This spring is a flowing – and by god is it divinely delicious.
When you go to collect the water though, don’t just collect.
Take a moment to take a deep breath, and give gratitude to the spring, to the earth to the abundance that supports our livelihood in the form of flowing, crystal clear liquid of the gods known as water.
I drive from Tempe every month. I did a water test and …IT IS THE BEST!!! it wont let me paste the test results. But a lil bit of minerals, nothing else!!! test completed 2-23
Hi Barbra, Did you test it for Arsenic?
What do you collect your water in?
When did you do the water test?? Just curious as we have a 3 yr ild toddler who drinks spring water with me and hubby. Just wanted to know if it was ok for him to drink it too
I heard about this spring for the first time when I was traveling 7/27/2021 I’m from Southern California. I was in Flagstaff heading south into Phoenix. Anyways I passed it without even realizing it… I was bummed out. I Had another opportunity when I was in Northern Arizona on 9/23/2021 and I wasn’t going to miss this opportunity again. This water is some of the best tasting water I’ve ever tasted. The flow was amazingly fast and just was a beautiful experience that I was actually able to share with my dad. And since then he’s made a few of his own trips as he lives in Northern Arizona (Ash Fork). I highly recommend this spring and everyone I met while at this spring we super nice. It’s very easy to find and parking wasn’t an issue, but that could also depend on times of the year.
Bring all the empty bottles you can find! This water is incredible and I fill up every time I’m in the area. From Sedona it is exactly 8 miles from DQ (Dairy Queen) on the left. When you get to 7.99 miles get ready to pull over!!
The last 7/8 years we’ve been drinking Natural Sedona Spring Water… from Sterling Spring in Oak Creek Canyon – every time we fill up 20 gallons we save $20+ !! And we drink naturally mineralized water the way God and Nature intended.
FIND A SPRING around you and start wanting, enjoying what Nature wants to give you for free! If we start looking for them and using them…more will appear!
This is the cleanest best tasting spring water I have had to date. I drank this water everyday for 5 years until I moved away. I cant wait to go back!
We had the great honor and pleasure to stop by this beautiful spring mid December 2022. We gave thanks and filled up about 5 gallons. There was two other people there when we arrived. The water was crystal clear & so delicious!
Incredible water. I stopped at this spring twice in February of this year, once with my sister on our way down to Phoenix & on the return trip during the freak snowstorm that happened from Vegas to Phoenix! The sound of the surging, gurgling water is so refreshing from the moment you get out of your car.
The spring was shutoff last time I went due to the fires or something, I’ll go again in a week to see if its on again.
I should have checked online to see if it was open before I went 😐
‘Additionally, the public water Sterling Springs standpipe in Oak Creek Canyon has been shut off to protect the water system from potential contamination, silt and debris during flooding.’
http://www.azfamily.com/news/Sedona-firefighters-train-for-swift-water-rescues-265471231.html
I heard Living Springs Camp (only a few miles from Arizona) has spring/artesian well water too, although I’m not sure if it’s open to the public. Chocolatree (in Sedona) claims it’s sat upon an artesian well, and allows people to fill up via a hose valve in their backyard garden.
We live in Sedona and go to Harding Spring at least once or twice a month to fill our water jugs since the water in Sedona is so bad for drinking. Amazing how much better coffee tastes when made with this spring’s water. We’ve been getting our water here for the last four years and have never noticed a change in the flavor or purity. Directions: head up 89A from Sedona to Flagstaff, its about 8 miles from Sedona just before Pumphouse Wash.
I have been drinking from this spring since 1974 when I first went to AZ. It is some of the best tasting water I’ve ever had. It is at the north end of the Pine Flat Campgrounds (west side of the road). We locals know it as the Pine Flat Spring. I’ve seen it run at a trickle during times of drought – especially since they split the outlet pipe into two down spouts some years back. The only time I’ve ever seen it shut off was when someone had slammed into that rock cairn and skewed the whole thing sideways and twisted. That severed the pipes and so it had to be re-done. The spring itself is actually upstream a bit, across on the west side of Oak Creek up in the cliffside. Only downside for me is that water comes down through PVC (outlawed in parts of Europe, I’m told) which contains BPAs, and the pipe is galvanized and I’m not real keen on drinking Cadmium either! Hope this helps.
Hiiii to all I had a question… Does any one know of a place called wales that is what the locals call it it also has spring water I herd it was also very spirtual??
I submitted a far more detailed post about this spring, but I'm glad this info is up. It is located at the Pine Flats Campground about 12 miles north of Sedona and flows freely 24-7 unless the forest service shuts it off (apparently this happens if the levels of bacteria get too high when they periodically test the water.) This water is potent!
Has anyone tested the water recently and if so can you post findings please? Thanks!!
Great water very busy spring on side on highway. Be careful not to miss it as is nowhere easy to turn around…
Looked for this spring but couldn’t find it based off the pin placement on maps. Seemed like I was right on top of it based off my map but no luck. I looked for about 15 minutes. My phone did not have very good service here which may have contributed to missing it. I most likely won’t be back in the area soon but maybe clarification could help others? Which side of the road is it on, River side or mountain side? Closest mile marker? Thanks for any info.