Cold spring coming from deep within Mt. Tamalpais. This is the closest, most accessible quality public spring for much of the Bay Area. Park your car right next to pipes in the large pullout. The center copper pipe has the highest flow but does get occasionally vandalized. Flow rate is good through dry autumn, and really gushes in the spring. Area is nearly vacant most of the time, but can become crowded midday on warm weather weekends. Spring has been lab tested, details here: https://longevitypower.com/red-rock-beach-spring-testing-2013/. Please do not tamper with pipe setup, as local steward has to regularly fix damage that has been done. Please support excellent spring water etiquette and ongoing lab testing here: https://www.meetup.com/BayAreaSpringWater/
Nearest Address
915 Shoreline Hwy
Directions from Nearest Address
From 101 take the Stinson Beach Exit. Follow Route 1 North (Shoreline Hwy) for about half an hour until just before the town of Stinson Beach. Large parking lot on both left and right. The spring is on your right coming out of bottom of sheer cliff.
Any new updates on this spring? Is it reopened? Has it been retested since construction? I read in a comment that someone found a micro worm, would anyone suggest filtering this before drinking it to remove any micro organisms not meant for consumption? I’m so afraid of fluoridation and other chemicals in my tap water and this is the only bay area spring I can find online!!! Help!
Water temperature 63.5 degrees TDS 62 ppm or 131 us/cm.
Flow rate: .91 gal per min/ 54.5 gal per hour.
The spring is back open! There are currently three spigots in the wall from left to right it follows: one plastic spigot, pretty well buried in the wall but with a hole over the top of the embeddment that might go back into the hill that has access for mice and critters, pipe is plastic. The second spigot is a piece of copper stuck into some type of plastic and very well buried no real visible access for critters to access the output. The flow rate is the best of the three, with a little concrete pad underneath. This is the one I use, it is the most accessible with a 5 gallon jug. The third spigot is made of plastic with a deep crevice with a very big access for critters. It is hard to get too, with a very low flow rate, and not enough room for a bottle. I saw a mouse run up into the deep crevice that goes around the plastic pipe. It must go back for a good 5 or 6 feet. This was at night. It is my opinion that this may very well be a spring are at least a stable drain of the near by water shed, the flow does not seem to increase with heavy rainfalls.
We went to the spring (2 days ago) and it was fenced off to all, but today, there is no fence and the water was running well! Would post a picture if the comments allowed. Thank you Universe for answering our prayers!! We’ve been waiting a long time for the return of the spring…
Has the construction finished? Is this amazing spring accessible again? Please respond here and/or email me at ducphotogmailcom. Thank you very much! 🙂
So sad! took the trip from the Bay Area after hearing that the road is finally reopened- true but once we arrived where the spring is we found major construction (pods, trucks, and a hige sign that says hard hat area). Asked the workers if the water was still flowijg out and got a “yes” answer but denied access to see it or get water. Wondering if it will be the same after all this construction is done? Been going to get water for years and so sad havnt been able to access it for months now.
Hello, does anyone have any updates since September about the spring? Did they end up attaching a hose or some way to continue to collect water? That is really sad that the road is now fully closed for so long, so many people rely on this spring. Any information would be highly appreciated!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: this spring is temporarily closed and may not open until next summer:
09/20/17 – Wednesday
Highway One South of Stinson Beach apparently will not be open for another year. Here is the latest from Chief Kenny Stevens:
“The latest construction project has started. Red Rock beach parking lot is closed. The Spring water tap is off limits. No Bicycle, hiking allowed on roadway. This project is larger than what has been happening already . The bad news is they say the highway will not open until after summer of 2018. I have contacted Supervisor Rodoni and have also talked to Chief Anita about the upcoming winter and the effects this is going to have on our commuters should Panoramic have to close. I and Anita will be trying our best to get the word out for any delays. We will also be trying trying to get some signage for when there is a closure. Maybe get a sign board in Tam Valley to warn people , before they get up the mountain. Hopefully a mild winter happens and they can get it done sooner. Kenny” (thx GFS) https://www.thewestmarinfeed.com/entry.php?id=2168
Tried to go to this spring today and the road was closed. Like, really closed, with a high chainlink fence. The road has been closed to regular traffic for some time but the spring was still accessible, until now. This is a new fence and a new nine-month project just began. A Caltrans worker was stationed there and said the spring would not be accessible until the project is completed. The only way in, he said, was via the beach, over the rocks, from Stinson Beach. He said lots of people have been coming trying to get to the spring, so they’ve been talking about possibly snaking a hose of some kind from the spring to where the new fence is (quite a ways from the spring). Anyway, a bummer.
We are grateful to have this spring closeby. Just wanted to know if there have been any tests of this spring water lately? We would be happy to contribute to the cost of a new test if there are others out there willing to also contribute.
Today as I was about to drink some of this water I luckily inspected it before and saw a microscopic worm. I took it out of the water and examined it and it was a living worm looking thing. So small you can barley see it. Anyone else encounter this? Any ideas if I have exposed myself to parasites? I had already drank that water earlier before noticing this. Thanks in advance. Email me at gabby4432@gmail.com if you have any info, questions, or concerns. THANKS!
Has anyone even tested the purity of this water? I’m not much for just blind faith especially when its labeled not drinkable. Who knows maybe there is something toxic nearby that can be leaching into the water.
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
Thank you so much for uploading this – I just checked it out and it says there were 2 things detected – cadmium and coliform – is this something you are concerned about personally?
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Any new updates on this spring? Is it reopened? Has it been retested since construction? I read in a comment that someone found a micro worm, would anyone suggest filtering this before drinking it to remove any micro organisms not meant for consumption? I’m so afraid of fluoridation and other chemicals in my tap water and this is the only bay area spring I can find online!!! Help!
Red Rock spring review January 9th 2019
Water temperature 63.5 degrees TDS 62 ppm or 131 us/cm.
Flow rate: .91 gal per min/ 54.5 gal per hour.
The spring is back open! There are currently three spigots in the wall from left to right it follows: one plastic spigot, pretty well buried in the wall but with a hole over the top of the embeddment that might go back into the hill that has access for mice and critters, pipe is plastic. The second spigot is a piece of copper stuck into some type of plastic and very well buried no real visible access for critters to access the output. The flow rate is the best of the three, with a little concrete pad underneath. This is the one I use, it is the most accessible with a 5 gallon jug. The third spigot is made of plastic with a deep crevice with a very big access for critters. It is hard to get too, with a very low flow rate, and not enough room for a bottle. I saw a mouse run up into the deep crevice that goes around the plastic pipe. It must go back for a good 5 or 6 feet. This was at night. It is my opinion that this may very well be a spring are at least a stable drain of the near by water shed, the flow does not seem to increase with heavy rainfalls.
This is now the 52-year-old’s third job in management after previously being in charge of Germany and Bayern Munich.
Red Rock Beach Spring is open! Be mindful of occasional falling rock above, especially during rain and winds. Drink up!
We went to the spring (2 days ago) and it was fenced off to all, but today, there is no fence and the water was running well! Would post a picture if the comments allowed. Thank you Universe for answering our prayers!! We’ve been waiting a long time for the return of the spring…
Has the construction finished? Is this amazing spring accessible again? Please respond here and/or email me at ducphotogmailcom. Thank you very much! 🙂
Anyone know if this is going to reopen soon? I drove by 2 weeks ago and it was still closed. Looks like it’s been closed for a year.
東京第七家信用スーパーコピー時計の実体の店
ブランドコピーバッグの誠実と信用の店、
24時間以内に出荷し、3～4日に到着して、
当社の販売のさまざまな国際ブランド、
ルイヴィトンバッグ、エルメスコピー、
ロレックスコピー、オメガ コピー、
シャネル時計コピー、スーパーコピーバッグ、
当社は誠心誠意あなたのためにサービス、
Does anyone know if it’s open already?, I think the road was already opened?
So sad! took the trip from the Bay Area after hearing that the road is finally reopened- true but once we arrived where the spring is we found major construction (pods, trucks, and a hige sign that says hard hat area). Asked the workers if the water was still flowijg out and got a “yes” answer but denied access to see it or get water. Wondering if it will be the same after all this construction is done? Been going to get water for years and so sad havnt been able to access it for months now.
Hello, does anyone have any updates since September about the spring? Did they end up attaching a hose or some way to continue to collect water? That is really sad that the road is now fully closed for so long, so many people rely on this spring. Any information would be highly appreciated!
The last time I tried this water in September of 2016 it had a very metallic taste. It did not taste
Good at all if I recall correctly. Anyone else?
IMPORTANT UPDATE: this spring is temporarily closed and may not open until next summer:
09/20/17 – Wednesday
Highway One South of Stinson Beach apparently will not be open for another year. Here is the latest from Chief Kenny Stevens:
“The latest construction project has started. Red Rock beach parking lot is closed. The Spring water tap is off limits. No Bicycle, hiking allowed on roadway. This project is larger than what has been happening already . The bad news is they say the highway will not open until after summer of 2018. I have contacted Supervisor Rodoni and have also talked to Chief Anita about the upcoming winter and the effects this is going to have on our commuters should Panoramic have to close. I and Anita will be trying our best to get the word out for any delays. We will also be trying trying to get some signage for when there is a closure. Maybe get a sign board in Tam Valley to warn people , before they get up the mountain. Hopefully a mild winter happens and they can get it done sooner. Kenny” (thx GFS)
https://www.thewestmarinfeed.com/entry.php?id=2168
Still fenced off. No running water either. 🙁
Tried to go to this spring today and the road was closed. Like, really closed, with a high chainlink fence. The road has been closed to regular traffic for some time but the spring was still accessible, until now. This is a new fence and a new nine-month project just began. A Caltrans worker was stationed there and said the spring would not be accessible until the project is completed. The only way in, he said, was via the beach, over the rocks, from Stinson Beach. He said lots of people have been coming trying to get to the spring, so they’ve been talking about possibly snaking a hose of some kind from the spring to where the new fence is (quite a ways from the spring). Anyway, a bummer.
Hi all,
We are grateful to have this spring closeby. Just wanted to know if there have been any tests of this spring water lately? We would be happy to contribute to the cost of a new test if there are others out there willing to also contribute.
Please get in touch.
Sky
So just filled up at this spring yesterday, it is cool and refreshing. We are drinking it unfiltered or processed.
Today as I was about to drink some of this water I luckily inspected it before and saw a microscopic worm. I took it out of the water and examined it and it was a living worm looking thing. So small you can barley see it. Anyone else encounter this? Any ideas if I have exposed myself to parasites? I had already drank that water earlier before noticing this. Thanks in advance. Email me at gabby4432@gmail.com if you have any info, questions, or concerns. THANKS!
Dis you ever find out about this? I’m super curious!
Thanks
Has anyone even tested the purity of this water? I’m not much for just blind faith especially when its labeled not drinkable. Who knows maybe there is something toxic nearby that can be leaching into the water.
How’s the water by now? It’s August 2016, anyone check it out lately? Thanks!
Took a trip up there today from SF. The two pipes that I saw had a good flow going.