Spring belonged to a man who passed away about 10 years ago and left the spring open to the public. It is in a gated area with parking spots. This water has low ppm and is a great “light water” to drink! Anyone who is looking for great drinking water will truly be impressed!
Nearest Address
Old Dalton Road NE, Rome, GA 30165
Directions from Nearest Address
If you’re headed West on 140, turn right onto Old Dalton and go exactly .4 miles and it will be in a chain link fenced area with parking and several big white and red signs. There is a donation box which is optional but nice.
Just got back from Stanley Spring in Rome Georgia. Once I was within 1/4 mile from the area the air started to smell fresh like juiced cucumbers.
Turns out that I made a simple error in driving by taking a right instead of a left at one point so I asked an old man with a soft voice and a foot long beard if he knew the location of the spring, he gave me perfect directions thankfully. But aside from that, it was easy to find. I just wanted to share a bit of my adventure.
I filled up about 12 gallons of some of the best spring water I have ever had and left an appropriate donation. I took my shoes off, wore some shorts and a tank top and basically took a shower in the spring spout. It felt amazing! I felt like I was humming with energy for about 1 hour. I am very grateful for those that posted this information here on findaspring.
Love this Spring! We moved from the West Coast (had a spring so close) and we’re so happy to find this nearby. I tested it if you all want to see the report: gosimplelab.com/LZSljVfPkV
I have loved this spring for years, and I so appreciate that it is made available. I need to say, however, that there are traces of arsenic, though the levels are low compared to the EPA standards. Unfortunatley, I was recently made aware that the arsenic levels in my body are way too high. If this is the only source of water you use, you may want to be tested, just in case.
Just visited this spring and it is in fact still there and open to the public. Very accessible, has a parking lot, and a box set up for donations. Used a TDS reader and it read 47 ppm, 100 us/cm, and was 17.1 Celsius. Water tastes pure and light.
Started using this Spring in Feb 2011. Ph was just under 7, clear and about 62 degrees. We even tested for particulates a few simple ways and none found (to the naked eye), all wonderful and this is some great tasting spring water. A tad heavier in taste to due mineral content. Using about 10 gals a week and have been back twice. In March, a small amount of green string algae was growing on the PVC spout, but hey! It was a natural filter! This is a very nice public spot with recent addition of gravel to the drive, so donations are being used appropriately. Gratitude!!
If you have to make a drive to get to this spring consider bringing empty water containers, there are people that have been coming to this spring for years. Make a day of it and visit Berry College. Bring a fishing pole and spend some time at Rocky Mountain Project in Texas Valley or Sloppy Floyd Park. If you enjoy the outdoors it would be easy to spend the whole weekend romping.
I just got back from up there, and it is still open. After reading some of the comments from earlier, I was worried it was being sold and wouldn’t be open. I got there about 11:00 PM, the gate was still open, and the parking lot was illuminated, which was nice compared to the on in Augusta that I usually go to. It was very clean, and the drive wasn’t bad either. I enjoyed it, and I’d recommend it to anyone who just wants something other than filtered or bottled water.
I live not too far from where this spring is located (in front of the airport). When we moved we were told a spring runs underneath our neighborhood. Do u think this is the same spring? Id love to dig a well on our property to get fresh spring water everyday! Someone said something about high mineral content and i know our current well system has VERY high mineral conent. Im just curious to any suggestions on if it is the same one or a different one…
the spring is up for sale, does anyone know why or how much it cost? It would suck to lose the spring…. Went for a ride with my family to the spring and it was worth every bit of 45 each way… The water is amazing, nothing i have ever drinking from a store bought bottle including the high end water, like fiji water for example… I’m going back as long as the spring stays open….
Just moved down to Sarasota FL and I gotta say, I truly miss our Stanley Spring adventures. 🙁 We have a few springs down here but nothing as clear and cool as Stanley in Rome. We’ll have to load the car up with jugs the next time we make a trip to Atlanta to visit family. Thank you all for the great comments! PS, anybody have a TDS meter to test the water at Stanley Spring? If not, SurThrival sells a great one: http://www.surthrival.com/TDS-meter.html
First off, thanks to everyone that keeps this site going, and to Joe & Jeremiah Smith who foundaspring, for us all. This water is amazing. I pulled into the gravel driveway at around 10:00pm and the place was lit by several lampposts.
I filled up 20 gallons worth of nice cool spring water, and rinsed my hands and entire upper body in the spring. It took my about 2 hours to get back home, but my hands and hair feel stronger. I’m not even kidding, it feels like what “real” water would feel like. I’m blown away.
Directions are spot-on, From Atlanta, take 75N to exit 306, LEFT off the exit. Exactly 13 miles on 140 and you’ll see a sign for Old Dalton Road. Turn RIGHT, go down 0.4 miles and it’ll be the fenced-in, graveled, and nicely lit parking lot on the LEFT.
We just left the spring and left a donation. The water is very clean and the taste is perfect.
If you click the link to Old Dalton Rd you will be lead the wrong way off of 140. The spring is beside 3445 Old Dalton Rd. You will turn right off of 140 and it is 4/10ths of a mile on the left.
Crystal clear spring water! Tastes great! Today me and my family went to this place for the first time and filled about 36 gallons.
Thanks to the people keeping this natural drinking water open to the public.
I have stopped by this spring hundreds of times for drink of water. It has always flowed and did not miss a beat even during the 2007 drought. Just there about a week ago. It is not a recreation area and is just a small parking lot with easy access to the spring. If in the area be sure to travel north on old dalton rd to Everett springs rd. National Forest, john’s mountain, creeks, Everett springs, keown falls(usually dry,good hike). Areas to cookout, great day trip area.
This spring is an excellent water source! This is our second trip, got 65 gallons in just a few minutes! We filter the water in our Berkey and the water tastes great. Thank you for continuing to make this available to the public.
Late, late reply, but I just saw this.
you can fill up whatever you want.
I use those blue 5 gallon containers Whole Foods and Home Depot (and others, probably) sell to buy their water. They are BPA-free and work pretty well. There are 3-gallon containers as well (lighter).
I went to the spring for the first time today. It was such a refreshing experience. I was a little apprehensive to drink out of the spring(being that I have never been to a spring before), but after reading comments on here and seeing the cleanliness of the water in person, I could not wait to take the first sip. The water was amazing! The water was clean and there were no issues. Thanks everyone for posting, Thanks to the free spring of God’s refreshing goodness, and thanks to Stanley! MisterHan gave great directions from Atlanta, spot on.
Visited Stanley Spring today. What a treat! The water is very light in taste. Really appreciate the nice parking lot & easy access. Easy to find,the directions are perfect. I did leave a small donation & plan to visit again.
Added bonus was finding Lowery’s Farm stand on 140. Picked up some nice veggies & a nice, clean roast. Much better than buying from a conventional grocery. Better products.
This is delicious water and it’s so wonderful to still see some things that are still free (though donations are graciously accepted) and pure. That isn’t always as available anymore. It’s a beautiful area, and I would like to thank all those responsible for their thoughtfullness and generosity.
Just got back from Stanley Spring. It was our first trip out for real natural spring water and only an hour from home. Cool and refreshing straight from mother nature.
I took some good daylight photos I would like to contribute to the website, but don’t see where to upload them.
Thank You to the people that keep this spring not only available but also well maintained, and also to you great people for bringing us this site.
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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Just got back from Stanley Spring in Rome Georgia. Once I was within 1/4 mile from the area the air started to smell fresh like juiced cucumbers.
Turns out that I made a simple error in driving by taking a right instead of a left at one point so I asked an old man with a soft voice and a foot long beard if he knew the location of the spring, he gave me perfect directions thankfully. But aside from that, it was easy to find. I just wanted to share a bit of my adventure.
I filled up about 12 gallons of some of the best spring water I have ever had and left an appropriate donation. I took my shoes off, wore some shorts and a tank top and basically took a shower in the spring spout. It felt amazing! I felt like I was humming with energy for about 1 hour. I am very grateful for those that posted this information here on findaspring.
Love this Spring! We moved from the West Coast (had a spring so close) and we’re so happy to find this nearby. I tested it if you all want to see the report: gosimplelab.com/LZSljVfPkV
I have loved this spring for years, and I so appreciate that it is made available. I need to say, however, that there are traces of arsenic, though the levels are low compared to the EPA standards. Unfortunatley, I was recently made aware that the arsenic levels in my body are way too high. If this is the only source of water you use, you may want to be tested, just in case.
Thank you so much for posting and getting the spring tested! I’m going through the test results you posted now
Just visited this spring and it is in fact still there and open to the public. Very accessible, has a parking lot, and a box set up for donations. Used a TDS reader and it read 47 ppm, 100 us/cm, and was 17.1 Celsius. Water tastes pure and light.
Started using this Spring in Feb 2011. Ph was just under 7, clear and about 62 degrees. We even tested for particulates a few simple ways and none found (to the naked eye), all wonderful and this is some great tasting spring water. A tad heavier in taste to due mineral content. Using about 10 gals a week and have been back twice. In March, a small amount of green string algae was growing on the PVC spout, but hey! It was a natural filter! This is a very nice public spot with recent addition of gravel to the drive, so donations are being used appropriately. Gratitude!!
If you have to make a drive to get to this spring consider bringing empty water containers, there are people that have been coming to this spring for years. Make a day of it and visit Berry College. Bring a fishing pole and spend some time at Rocky Mountain Project in Texas Valley or Sloppy Floyd Park. If you enjoy the outdoors it would be easy to spend the whole weekend romping.
The for sale has been taken down…
I just got back from up there, and it is still open. After reading some of the comments from earlier, I was worried it was being sold and wouldn’t be open. I got there about 11:00 PM, the gate was still open, and the parking lot was illuminated, which was nice compared to the on in Augusta that I usually go to. It was very clean, and the drive wasn’t bad either. I enjoyed it, and I’d recommend it to anyone who just wants something other than filtered or bottled water.
is this spring still open to the public ?
I live not too far from where this spring is located (in front of the airport). When we moved we were told a spring runs underneath our neighborhood. Do u think this is the same spring? Id love to dig a well on our property to get fresh spring water everyday! Someone said something about high mineral content and i know our current well system has VERY high mineral conent. Im just curious to any suggestions on if it is the same one or a different one…
Looking forward to going, A.D has it been sold?
the spring is up for sale, does anyone know why or how much it cost? It would suck to lose the spring…. Went for a ride with my family to the spring and it was worth every bit of 45 each way… The water is amazing, nothing i have ever drinking from a store bought bottle including the high end water, like fiji water for example… I’m going back as long as the spring stays open….
Just moved down to Sarasota FL and I gotta say, I truly miss our Stanley Spring adventures. 🙁 We have a few springs down here but nothing as clear and cool as Stanley in Rome. We’ll have to load the car up with jugs the next time we make a trip to Atlanta to visit family. Thank you all for the great comments! PS, anybody have a TDS meter to test the water at Stanley Spring? If not, SurThrival sells a great one: http://www.surthrival.com/TDS-meter.html
Woah~!
First off, thanks to everyone that keeps this site going, and to Joe & Jeremiah Smith who foundaspring, for us all. This water is amazing. I pulled into the gravel driveway at around 10:00pm and the place was lit by several lampposts.
I filled up 20 gallons worth of nice cool spring water, and rinsed my hands and entire upper body in the spring. It took my about 2 hours to get back home, but my hands and hair feel stronger. I’m not even kidding, it feels like what “real” water would feel like. I’m blown away.
Directions are spot-on, From Atlanta, take 75N to exit 306, LEFT off the exit. Exactly 13 miles on 140 and you’ll see a sign for Old Dalton Road. Turn RIGHT, go down 0.4 miles and it’ll be the fenced-in, graveled, and nicely lit parking lot on the LEFT.
payitforward, BO
I’m looking forward to finding it, too! Thanks for the info Joe and Jeremiah.
We just left the spring and left a donation. The water is very clean and the taste is perfect.
If you click the link to Old Dalton Rd you will be lead the wrong way off of 140. The spring is beside 3445 Old Dalton Rd. You will turn right off of 140 and it is 4/10ths of a mile on the left.
Crystal clear spring water! Tastes great! Today me and my family went to this place for the first time and filled about 36 gallons.
Thanks to the people keeping this natural drinking water open to the public.
Coordinates:
34°23’08.2″N 85°07’23.2″W
34.385621, -85.123109
(From Google Maps)
Update address 3388 old Dalton rd NE. 2 doors down on left inside fenced in area. Nice and Cold 7-26 17
Went to Stanley Spring today. Water is clean and delicious. There were others filling jugs too while my daughter and I stopped by.
I have stopped by this spring hundreds of times for drink of water. It has always flowed and did not miss a beat even during the 2007 drought. Just there about a week ago. It is not a recreation area and is just a small parking lot with easy access to the spring. If in the area be sure to travel north on old dalton rd to Everett springs rd. National Forest, john’s mountain, creeks, Everett springs, keown falls(usually dry,good hike). Areas to cookout, great day trip area.
This spring is an excellent water source! This is our second trip, got 65 gallons in just a few minutes! We filter the water in our Berkey and the water tastes great. Thank you for continuing to make this available to the public.
Is this spring still in operation and if so, has anyone had the water tested lately?
Thanks in advance!
A bit of a newbie to spring water, someone here mentioned filling up 20 gallons. How do you store it?
Late, late reply, but I just saw this.
you can fill up whatever you want.
I use those blue 5 gallon containers Whole Foods and Home Depot (and others, probably) sell to buy their water. They are BPA-free and work pretty well. There are 3-gallon containers as well (lighter).
I went to the spring for the first time today. It was such a refreshing experience. I was a little apprehensive to drink out of the spring(being that I have never been to a spring before), but after reading comments on here and seeing the cleanliness of the water in person, I could not wait to take the first sip. The water was amazing! The water was clean and there were no issues. Thanks everyone for posting, Thanks to the free spring of God’s refreshing goodness, and thanks to Stanley! MisterHan gave great directions from Atlanta, spot on.
Visited Stanley Spring today. What a treat! The water is very light in taste. Really appreciate the nice parking lot & easy access. Easy to find,the directions are perfect. I did leave a small donation & plan to visit again.
Added bonus was finding Lowery’s Farm stand on 140. Picked up some nice veggies & a nice, clean roast. Much better than buying from a conventional grocery. Better products.
Can’t wait to visit again!
May God Bless Mr Stanley & Mr Pierce for allowing the public access.
This is delicious water and it’s so wonderful to still see some things that are still free (though donations are graciously accepted) and pure. That isn’t always as available anymore. It’s a beautiful area, and I would like to thank all those responsible for their thoughtfullness and generosity.
Just got back from Stanley Spring. It was our first trip out for real natural spring water and only an hour from home. Cool and refreshing straight from mother nature.
I took some good daylight photos I would like to contribute to the website, but don’t see where to upload them.
Thank You to the people that keep this spring not only available but also well maintained, and also to you great people for bringing us this site.
Peace and Love!
Please send any pictures you would like to add to findaspring@gmail.com. We will be adding a photo upload feature soon 🙂 Thank you for your support.
The FindASpring Team