Flows from a pipe across the road from the “Rock Springs Corporation” which has trucks parked at it. The tankers are owned by a national bottled water distributor. A local geologist has confirmed that this water comes from a deep aquifer. The pipe is monitored by a security camera.
Nearest Address
River Street, Rock Springs, WI
Directions from Nearest Address
Take highway 136 (if from the East) or highway 154 (if coming from the West) into Rock Springs, then head North where 136 heads North, also known as River Street. The spring is on the East side of the road after the last house of Rock Springs is passed, just south of Van Hise Rock.
I’m a Madison resident who has been drinking Rock Spring’s spring water for 7 years. The water is exceptional. Though I’ve never met the owner, William, I’ve met 2 of his drivers and they were great people. I always spend my first 5 minutes there picking up all the trash I can find and I hope others do the same since this spring is privately owned.
Dear Mr. Stoeckmann,
Thank you for keeping your well open to the public. You have done a great job of fixing it to be very easy for the public to use. It is a great resource for the locals.
My family and I have stopped there since the 50’s. Back then it was a mud hole that had a black iron pipe sticking straight up out of.
Much nicer now. Now I’m taking my grandchildren there, they think it’s the greatest thing.
A friend and I discovered this
wonderful spring in 2012 while
passing thru the area. The water is
the best I’ve tasted!! It’s going to
be one of my top stops while on a
motorcycle trip in the next few weeks.
Thank you, Mr. Stoeckmann, for
making this spring available to the
public.
In a world where we have to pay for so much, it is nice to know that there are still land and company owners who will allow people to acces that which will always flow freely. Thank you.
Hi folks, I tested this spring in late April, 2019. I encourage all spring users to share the testing costs and view the results at http://springwatertest.com
Enjoy!
Me and my wife will be going to rock springs for the first time this afternoon, staying at our timeshare in the Dells where the water is awful. Will enjoy some fine rock springs water. A big thanks to William D Stoeckmann for keeping this spring open to the public, bless you, for your kindness and generosity.
I just wanted to thank William D Stoeckmann (owner of the property) for allowing us to get water from here. Me and my family are very grateful for your kindness and generosity and wish you all the best life has to offer.
just visited today for the first time! Met a women there who has been drinking this water for 22 years. She knows the man who owns the land and says he is a wonderful man! The water is delicious!
well I know that across the street is a water company stationed there but this spring seems to be on public property. I’ve talked with the locals there and they said they been getting water from there for years… also may I add there is no sign posted for private spring… That information doesn’t seem right to me….
I also own the loading facility across the road. Check with the court house in Baraboo and you will see who pays the property tax on the property on both sides of this road…
True– I have allowed people to get water,
Where do you live and the names of the locals that gave you this misinformation..Bill Stoeckmann
Hopefully by the time I get to this spring it won’t have a lock on it… Thanks for allowing people to acces this spring, which flows from an aquifer deep in the earth which no-one can own…
I think we are related? My G G Grandpa was Carl Friedrich Stoeckmann, a Methodist preacher in the area? Cheers to you — your stewardship of this spring speaks well of all of us.
Best,
Jim
I've been going to this spring since March 2009, water quality and taste is exceptional. TDS always right around 100 +- 5. I travel from Muskego, WI about every 5 weeks to replenish, there where always camera's across the street where the water trucks park, but are a recent addition to the spring itself. GPS – +43° 28' 59.19″, -89° 55' 1.94″
I checked the latest batch of water I collected back on 2/13/2010 and am seeing readings of 130mSo we are seeing some variation. I will check again when I go in about 3-4 weeks.
Please respect this property. I recently had a bad experience with the owner. DO NOT BRING ANIMALS INTO THE WELL AREA. This means anywhere within the rock circle. There has been almost 10 new cameras put up and they are monitored. I had my dog out of the car in the grass and within 5 minutes the owner was there using some foul language about how I didn’t see his posted sign, which at that time was the size of a postcard, and I needed to keep my G** D*** dog out of the well area.
Well of course you do not risk an animal relieving itself near a drinking water source. This is a kind and courteous gentleman who allows the public to access his water.
Is this still a free spring ? because i am looking for fresh water due to the fact city water is so harsh on me. I would like to know due to I would be traveling a bit to get it Thank you
While traveling, my boyfriend and I visited this water source about a year ago and he’s gone back since. The water tastes good and it easy to get to. Room to pull over and fill up big jugs.
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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Hi, can you test the TDS again please? When I went over there last summer it was actually around 150 TDS. Please post your readings, thanks!
I’m a Madison resident who has been drinking Rock Spring’s spring water for 7 years. The water is exceptional. Though I’ve never met the owner, William, I’ve met 2 of his drivers and they were great people. I always spend my first 5 minutes there picking up all the trash I can find and I hope others do the same since this spring is privately owned.
Dear Mr. Stoeckmann,
Thank you for keeping your well open to the public. You have done a great job of fixing it to be very easy for the public to use. It is a great resource for the locals.
My family and I have stopped there since the 50’s. Back then it was a mud hole that had a black iron pipe sticking straight up out of.
Much nicer now. Now I’m taking my grandchildren there, they think it’s the greatest thing.
May many good things come your way.
Jim Bass
A friend and I discovered this
wonderful spring in 2012 while
passing thru the area. The water is
the best I’ve tasted!! It’s going to
be one of my top stops while on a
motorcycle trip in the next few weeks.
Thank you, Mr. Stoeckmann, for
making this spring available to the
public.
In a world where we have to pay for so much, it is nice to know that there are still land and company owners who will allow people to acces that which will always flow freely. Thank you.
Hi folks, I tested this spring in late April, 2019. I encourage all spring users to share the testing costs and view the results at http://springwatertest.com
Enjoy!
Hello Matthew, I just logged in and paid for the results you found last year and I cannot access them. Can you please help?
This is some of the finest water that can be found anywhere. So easy to access and very refreshing on a long road trip.
Me and my wife will be going to rock springs for the first time this afternoon, staying at our timeshare in the Dells where the water is awful. Will enjoy some fine rock springs water. A big thanks to William D Stoeckmann for keeping this spring open to the public, bless you, for your kindness and generosity.
I just wanted to thank William D Stoeckmann (owner of the property) for allowing us to get water from here. Me and my family are very grateful for your kindness and generosity and wish you all the best life has to offer.
just visited today for the first time! Met a women there who has been drinking this water for 22 years. She knows the man who owns the land and says he is a wonderful man! The water is delicious!
For the people that do not know, this is a privately owned Spring and any
“vending” is not permitted at this location…
Bill Stoeckmann Rock Springs, Wisconsin 53961
well I know that across the street is a water company stationed there but this spring seems to be on public property. I’ve talked with the locals there and they said they been getting water from there for years… also may I add there is no sign posted for private spring… That information doesn’t seem right to me….
I also own the loading facility across the road. Check with the court house in Baraboo and you will see who pays the property tax on the property on both sides of this road…
True– I have allowed people to get water,
Where do you live and the names of the locals that gave you this misinformation..Bill Stoeckmann
Hopefully by the time I get to this spring it won’t have a lock on it… Thanks for allowing people to acces this spring, which flows from an aquifer deep in the earth which no-one can own…
I think we are related? My G G Grandpa was Carl Friedrich Stoeckmann, a Methodist preacher in the area? Cheers to you — your stewardship of this spring speaks well of all of us.
Best,
Jim
I've been going to this spring since March 2009, water quality and taste is exceptional. TDS always right around 100 +- 5. I travel from Muskego, WI about every 5 weeks to replenish, there where always camera's across the street where the water trucks park, but are a recent addition to the spring itself. GPS – +43° 28' 59.19″, -89° 55' 1.94″
i had TDS of 122
William, what is the name of your bottling company? Can we buy your water from the store?
Hinkley Springs out of Chicago IL bottles this water You can buy 1 gallon jugs at WoodMans
I checked the latest batch of water I collected back on 2/13/2010 and am seeing readings of 130mSo we are seeing some variation. I will check again when I go in about 3-4 weeks.
Not running today
Can anyone verify the spring is running right now?
Is this spring still opened to the public???
Please respect this property. I recently had a bad experience with the owner. DO NOT BRING ANIMALS INTO THE WELL AREA. This means anywhere within the rock circle. There has been almost 10 new cameras put up and they are monitored. I had my dog out of the car in the grass and within 5 minutes the owner was there using some foul language about how I didn’t see his posted sign, which at that time was the size of a postcard, and I needed to keep my G** D*** dog out of the well area.
Well of course you do not risk an animal relieving itself near a drinking water source. This is a kind and courteous gentleman who allows the public to access his water.
Has anyone checked the level of nitrates in the water? Just curious. Thanks
Is this still a free spring ? because i am looking for fresh water due to the fact city water is so harsh on me. I would like to know due to I would be traveling a bit to get it Thank you
Does this spring contain Fluoride?
A very good question that may never have an answer
While traveling, my boyfriend and I visited this water source about a year ago and he’s gone back since. The water tastes good and it easy to get to. Room to pull over and fill up big jugs.