Fantastic spring that you can pull your car right up to. No fee to access the spring except for admission to the state park. Metal spout makes accessing water easy.
Nearest Address
1 Coursen Road Branchville, NJ 07826
Directions from Nearest Address
Follow the road into the state park, when you get to the first intersection, take a left and go down till you see the spring on the right side of the road. You can pull your car right up to the spring and fill up.
Greetings, I was there yesterday the tds was coming out at 30ppm and ph was around 6.5. I am curious what the large building behind the spouts are for? If anyone is familiar with this spring please let me know. The water did taste good and is coming out really cold which is a great sign. I would like to know more about the spring and if it has ever been tested for mineral content/contaminants?
I went to this spring on 1/1/18. Make sure once you enter the park, you take the road to the left. I went the wrong way and had a hard time finding the spring initially.
At home, my TDS read at 0045 ppm. It was a very cold day but the water felt fairly warm. It tastes amazing.
Was here today. TDS was 42. Didn’t check the temp, but it was cold. Really really great taste. Best I’ve found so far (I mostly gather in NY). When you go into the park go past the toll house and the surrounding parking lot. Make the first left on to a road. It will be on your right. You can pull your car right up to it and there is plenty of room though there will likely be other people. It’s a popular spring.
FYI: The fluoride that occurs naturally in water is the compound they did the cavity studies on, and it is not toxic. Naturally occurring fluoride NOT the same toxic fluoride compound they ADD to many city water supplies which is a byproduct of the aluminum industry, and they wanted it put in water so they didn’t have to pay to get rid of it as toxic waste. It is poisonous, which is why many tubes of toothpaste come with a warning to call poison control if you swallow more than a pea sized amount. It is toxic to the brain and causes cancer. I would hope this water only has the naturally occurring fluoride which I believe is Calcium Fluoride, and the toxic fluoride is sodium fluoride.
We traveled 2hrs for NYC just to get to this Spring and it was worth the trip. We talk to many of the locals that have been drinking out of here for ages. They even took us to Sunrise Mountain Scenic Overlook. All the info about this Spring is correct. The best water ever.
Went earlier in the week to fill up a bunch of glass jugs but for some reason one of the spouts was closed up. It is just amazing that I can go anytime–day or night–to get this refreshing cold water!
Just went for the first time and filled a bunch of jugs! Beautiful park and amazing water! I couldn’t be more excited! Cars were lined up to fill up! We asked the park lady about the water and she said people travel just to fill up from there. She said the same people are always coming back too.. What a treasure is right!
Just went back the other day…36 ppm on the TDS meter, and so cold. It feels so good to be drinking that water again. Its free to enter the park until memorial day! Sometimes the flow would be really strong and then it would weaken a bit…this water definitely isnt pumped. What a treasure…
I agree, Anthony !! My wife & went up for the first time today, as our long-time spring in Mine Hill is closed (at least for now) in the wake of the owner’s passing. Hoping that Mine Hill Twp buys the spring, as the mayor hopes they will be able to.
Does anyone know of any springs in South Jersey- Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic or Ocean counties? There must be some… we have the huge Cohansey Aquiferhere  in the Pine Barrens.
It’s an Artesian well or body of water underground. When it’s accessed with a pipe, natural underground pressure brings forces the water out the pipe. So there’s no pump or any equipment required to bring the water to the surface. I constantly measure the TDS/PPM and the water is constantly around 47-49 PPM.
visited this spring on the coldest day of the year – it was about 14 degrees F, and the spring was still flowing nicely. The water here tastes so pure, it’s worth the drive – not to mention the beautiful scenery. https://www.juicingart.com/1/post/2011/01/drink-raw-water-stokes-forest-spring.html is a photo blog entry with more details about our visit to the spring.
Yes definitely open for the winter. I filled up here today and can confirm that it’s super easy even with lots of snow. I literally parked about 10 feet from the spout and quickly filled up three glass bottles.
The only strange thing about it was the flow regularly increased and decreased every minute or two. The flow probably doubled or tripled during the increase. Does anyone know what the story is there? It didn’t strike me as something that would happen naturally, but I’m no aquifer expert.
Yes, it’s open, the gatehouse is closed, so there is no admission, just drive through the gatehouse and take the first left. The spring is on the right.
There is no fee if you go off season or off hours. The gatehouse is closed between Labor Day and Memorial Day and after 4pm during the summer. I've never had to pay to get water.
I have not encountered the scale Scott refers to and Ive been getting water there for months, and done such a test. I also know a few local residents who for years now get their water here with no such result. its still one of the areas best kept secrets.
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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Greetings, I was there yesterday the tds was coming out at 30ppm and ph was around 6.5. I am curious what the large building behind the spouts are for? If anyone is familiar with this spring please let me know. The water did taste good and is coming out really cold which is a great sign. I would like to know more about the spring and if it has ever been tested for mineral content/contaminants?
I went to this spring on 1/1/18. Make sure once you enter the park, you take the road to the left. I went the wrong way and had a hard time finding the spring initially.
At home, my TDS read at 0045 ppm. It was a very cold day but the water felt fairly warm. It tastes amazing.
Was here today. TDS was 42. Didn’t check the temp, but it was cold. Really really great taste. Best I’ve found so far (I mostly gather in NY). When you go into the park go past the toll house and the surrounding parking lot. Make the first left on to a road. It will be on your right. You can pull your car right up to it and there is plenty of room though there will likely be other people. It’s a popular spring.
Hello. When was the last time anyone checked the fluoride (or lack of, hopefully) content?
I just did a water test on it and everything tested perfectly
Hi Monika, could you kindly share what water testing lab you used ?
What was the level of Fluoride ?
thank you Monika
FYI: The fluoride that occurs naturally in water is the compound they did the cavity studies on, and it is not toxic. Naturally occurring fluoride NOT the same toxic fluoride compound they ADD to many city water supplies which is a byproduct of the aluminum industry, and they wanted it put in water so they didn’t have to pay to get rid of it as toxic waste. It is poisonous, which is why many tubes of toothpaste come with a warning to call poison control if you swallow more than a pea sized amount. It is toxic to the brain and causes cancer. I would hope this water only has the naturally occurring fluoride which I believe is Calcium Fluoride, and the toxic fluoride is sodium fluoride.
Hi Monika, would you be able to share the test? My email is phoffman1988@gmail.com … looking for level of fluoride, heavy metals, etc. thanks!
Yes, Please post results of water test. Thank you.
do you have to boil the spring water?
I never have.
We traveled 2hrs for NYC just to get to this Spring and it was worth the trip. We talk to many of the locals that have been drinking out of here for ages. They even took us to Sunrise Mountain Scenic Overlook. All the info about this Spring is correct. The best water ever.
Went earlier in the week to fill up a bunch of glass jugs but for some reason one of the spouts was closed up. It is just amazing that I can go anytime–day or night–to get this refreshing cold water!
There are two spouts now, so getting water is so much easier. This water is great! And this website is awesome, thanks for the information!
Just went for the first time and filled a bunch of jugs! Beautiful park and amazing water! I couldn’t be more excited! Cars were lined up to fill up! We asked the park lady about the water and she said people travel just to fill up from there. She said the same people are always coming back too.. What a treasure is right!
Just went back the other day…36 ppm on the TDS meter, and so cold. It feels so good to be drinking that water again. Its free to enter the park until memorial day! Sometimes the flow would be really strong and then it would weaken a bit…this water definitely isnt pumped. What a treasure…
I agree, Anthony !! My wife & went up for the first time today, as our long-time spring in Mine Hill is closed (at least for now) in the wake of the owner’s passing. Hoping that Mine Hill Twp buys the spring, as the mayor hopes they will be able to.
Does anyone know of any springs in South Jersey- Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic or Ocean counties? There must be some… we have the huge Cohansey Aquiferhere  in the Pine Barrens.
I went down there in the middle of the night..spoooooooky. Bear country. The water was ok. But I wonder if it’s a real spring!
It’s an Artesian well or body of water underground. When it’s accessed with a pipe, natural underground pressure brings forces the water out the pipe. So there’s no pump or any equipment required to bring the water to the surface. I constantly measure the TDS/PPM and the water is constantly around 47-49 PPM.
visited this spring on the coldest day of the year – it was about 14 degrees F, and the spring was still flowing nicely. The water here tastes so pure, it’s worth the drive – not to mention the beautiful scenery. https://www.juicingart.com/1/post/2011/01/drink-raw-water-stokes-forest-spring.html is a photo blog entry with more details about our visit to the spring.
Yes definitely open for the winter. I filled up here today and can confirm that it’s super easy even with lots of snow. I literally parked about 10 feet from the spout and quickly filled up three glass bottles.
The only strange thing about it was the flow regularly increased and decreased every minute or two. The flow probably doubled or tripled during the increase. Does anyone know what the story is there? It didn’t strike me as something that would happen naturally, but I’m no aquifer expert.
maybe its actually a well. And the pump is on its way out…. lmao!!!!
Is the Spring still open now in January to go and fill up?
Yes, it’s open, the gatehouse is closed, so there is no admission, just drive through the gatehouse and take the first left. The spring is on the right.
Just visited this spring for the first time. TDS reading was 47, temp 14c, ph near 6(used strips)
There is no fee if you go off season or off hours. The gatehouse is closed between Labor Day and Memorial Day and after 4pm during the summer. I've never had to pay to get water.
I have not encountered the scale Scott refers to and Ive been getting water there for months, and done such a test. I also know a few local residents who for years now get their water here with no such result. its still one of the areas best kept secrets.
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awesome place…this water is amazing and the place is wonderful to visit.
alrighty.. i'm going to give it another shot.. going there today to fill some bottles and see what I get 🙂