Lovely tasting water pumped by hand from the spring you can hear flowing underground. It is located on the west side of Little Yellowstone Park, which is a great campground to overnite at as well. There is parking by the spring and a hiking trail from the spring that is only sometimes mowed for walking use. There is a beautiful spring fed creek that flows through the grounds. The park is located in a big valley, beautiful hillside to hike up.
I am told by a local geneology researcher that the spring used to be free flowing and when the old highway used to go right past it and everyone would stop to fill up water containers. I am unsure why they put the pump device in, but the water still tastes great. The nearest big city is Fargo, ND which is about an hour and 20 minutes NE.
Located on the west side of Little Yellowstone Park campground. You will need to drive 1/4 to 1/2 a mile past the actual campground staying on highway 46. You will be going up the hill out of the valley and on your left you will look down and see a gravel road to turn onto at the top of hill. This takes you down to the spring. As a landmark there are usually cows grazing in the pasture next to the gravel road. You will also see some signs about no hazerdous materials or chemicals past this point.
Went on a wild goose chase because the map takes you to farmland where there is no spring. I went to the park/campground and spoke to a Ranger who said that they shut the spring down because of farmland runoff. There is potable water available but it is not the hand pump from the spring.
We just got back today from camping there! Great place to camp, though we never got any water from the spring fed creek. It’s extremely cold, I know that after putting my hand in it while hiking through the woods where the spring runs through.
Such beautiful scenery, and so very quiet where we camped, in the primitive area.
As for directions, very simple. Just head south off I-94 at exit 292 at Valley City, ND and the signs will take you 20 miles down the road and to the park. So simple.
In my experience the spring is always running… I have only not been there in Dec, Jan, Feb, or March… all other months I’ve gone it is always ready to use. I’ve been drinking the water for 3+ years.
we’re going again today to get water. we just ran out of water & i’m so anxious to go back. i love that i finally drink water in abundance. its been a week since we were there last. we brought back 13 gallons. i drank 6 gallons my daughter drank 6 and we drank on the way back. i can really see the difference in our thought process & i can tell other people are feeling my good energy coming from a reconnection with the universe. And there’s no better time than 2012 which is a time of an abundance of water according to the Mayans.
Yes… the directions given are if you are coming from the East heading West… sorry about the miscommunication… the first time we went to find the spring we never found it and had to come back on a different day.
i think it should be noted that the directions are if you’re traveling west. we got a little confused even tho you said it was on the west side of park. we didn’t know if the park & campground were in seperate areas so we weren’t sure where to turn. we finally found it but ended up several miles out of our way trying to find it.
OMG this water is nothing short of miraculous! we got some today & drank it all the way back to Bismarck about 155 miles. my daughter & i were both having aura cleansing. i took many many deep breathes without even trying they just kept coming. we both felt a lightening up, proper thought processes. We felt a a calm energy field around us & reconnection to the earth & universe. These waters are parent water from glaciers that once were in this state. awesome feeling. thanx for the post.
The map link for this spring is wrong. It shows up in Minnesota instead of North Dakota. I am not sure if this is from the GPS coordinates I listed or not. I used my Garmin GPS to grab the coordinates so they should be correct. Use the nearest address to find directions instead.
The spring is going to be shut down by the end of summer 2016 by Barnes County. I’m not sure that it even works now. Last time we were there it was really hard to get and there was no water pressure from the hand pump.
I tested the water yesterday and got the results: negative harmful bacteria, 0.0 ppm copper, 0.0 ppm iron, there was a total Nitrate that tested 0.0 ppm and just a Nitrate that was 2.0 ppm (the tap water in town, which I don’t drink has 10.4 ppm nitrates, and not sure what he difference between the 2 Nitrate tests are???). The PH was 9 (alkaline) hardness was 250 ppm, 0.0 ppm chlorine, the water also tested negative for both lead and pesticides.
Visited this spring today and it was flowing strongly! Delicious water. Gravel road was just west of the mile 66 marker. Looking forward to returning again soon.
This spring is pretty good. The TDS is a little high for me but otherwise quite refreshing in this scenic country.
I spoke with a local woman while I was there and she said the local authorities shut it off during the winter season. I stayed at the campground nearby and thoroughly enjoyed that. This is a great spot for taking a break on a long road trip.
For those looking for an even more superior source of water, I highly recommend the nearby location on this website by Crystal Springs.
My kids and I went to this pump yesterday and couldn’t get any water. It was very disappointing. We pumped and pumped, then tried some more, but still nothing. Is there a trick to it or perhaps the pump is broken? The only consolation was to have discovered the Little Yellowstone playground and campsite nearby. My kids could have explored the woods and played in that spring fed creek for hours. 🙂
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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Went on a wild goose chase because the map takes you to farmland where there is no spring. I went to the park/campground and spoke to a Ranger who said that they shut the spring down because of farmland runoff. There is potable water available but it is not the hand pump from the spring.
We just got back today from camping there! Great place to camp, though we never got any water from the spring fed creek. It’s extremely cold, I know that after putting my hand in it while hiking through the woods where the spring runs through.
Such beautiful scenery, and so very quiet where we camped, in the primitive area.
As for directions, very simple. Just head south off I-94 at exit 292 at Valley City, ND and the signs will take you 20 miles down the road and to the park. So simple.
Hi There –
Just wondering if you have been to this spring recently. I’m hoping to go this weekend and want to be sure it’s still running. Thank you:)
In my experience the spring is always running… I have only not been there in Dec, Jan, Feb, or March… all other months I’ve gone it is always ready to use. I’ve been drinking the water for 3+ years.
we’re going again today to get water. we just ran out of water & i’m so anxious to go back. i love that i finally drink water in abundance. its been a week since we were there last. we brought back 13 gallons. i drank 6 gallons my daughter drank 6 and we drank on the way back. i can really see the difference in our thought process & i can tell other people are feeling my good energy coming from a reconnection with the universe. And there’s no better time than 2012 which is a time of an abundance of water according to the Mayans.
Yes… the directions given are if you are coming from the East heading West… sorry about the miscommunication… the first time we went to find the spring we never found it and had to come back on a different day.
i think it should be noted that the directions are if you’re traveling west. we got a little confused even tho you said it was on the west side of park. we didn’t know if the park & campground were in seperate areas so we weren’t sure where to turn. we finally found it but ended up several miles out of our way trying to find it.
OMG this water is nothing short of miraculous! we got some today & drank it all the way back to Bismarck about 155 miles. my daughter & i were both having aura cleansing. i took many many deep breathes without even trying they just kept coming. we both felt a lightening up, proper thought processes. We felt a a calm energy field around us & reconnection to the earth & universe. These waters are parent water from glaciers that once were in this state. awesome feeling. thanx for the post.
The map link for this spring is wrong. It shows up in Minnesota instead of North Dakota. I am not sure if this is from the GPS coordinates I listed or not. I used my Garmin GPS to grab the coordinates so they should be correct. Use the nearest address to find directions instead.
The TDS should be 250-280… oops! I swear I double checked all my typing before I submitted the spring. I wish it was a 20 though =)
The county has shut the spring down and installed well water pumps throughout the park. ????
No more spring water!? I live in Fargo and that is the closest. Are you aware of any near by that are still flowing? Thanks for the updates
The spring is going to be shut down by the end of summer 2016 by Barnes County. I’m not sure that it even works now. Last time we were there it was really hard to get and there was no water pressure from the hand pump.
I tested the water yesterday and got the results: negative harmful bacteria, 0.0 ppm copper, 0.0 ppm iron, there was a total Nitrate that tested 0.0 ppm and just a Nitrate that was 2.0 ppm (the tap water in town, which I don’t drink has 10.4 ppm nitrates, and not sure what he difference between the 2 Nitrate tests are???). The PH was 9 (alkaline) hardness was 250 ppm, 0.0 ppm chlorine, the water also tested negative for both lead and pesticides.
Visited this spring today and it was flowing strongly! Delicious water. Gravel road was just west of the mile 66 marker. Looking forward to returning again soon.
This spring is pretty good. The TDS is a little high for me but otherwise quite refreshing in this scenic country.
I spoke with a local woman while I was there and she said the local authorities shut it off during the winter season. I stayed at the campground nearby and thoroughly enjoyed that. This is a great spot for taking a break on a long road trip.
For those looking for an even more superior source of water, I highly recommend the nearby location on this website by Crystal Springs.
My kids and I went to this pump yesterday and couldn’t get any water. It was very disappointing. We pumped and pumped, then tried some more, but still nothing. Is there a trick to it or perhaps the pump is broken? The only consolation was to have discovered the Little Yellowstone playground and campsite nearby. My kids could have explored the woods and played in that spring fed creek for hours. 🙂
The TDS was 240 when we were there a few days ago.