Cauga Road Spring, Wyandotte, OK

## Overview Cayuga Road Spring is a year-round natural spring located along Cayuga Road near Wyandotte in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. The spring flows from a pipe at the top of a hill, providing a steady and accessible source of water throughout the year. After heavy rainfall, an additional flow emerges from a cave on the hillside, making for an especially impressive sight during and after downpours. Ottawa County sits within the Ozark Plateau region, an area known for its karst geology — limestone bedrock riddled with caves, sinkholes, and underground waterways that feed countless springs. This geological setting is what gives rise to the cave feature on the hill and the spring's reliable year-round flow. The town of Wyandotte itself takes its name from the Wyandotte Nation, one of several tribal nations with deep roots in this corner of northeastern Oklahoma. Local visitors have reported that the water tastes clean and refreshing, and at least one longtime user has been drinking from this spring regularly since 1998. The spring has been a quiet, well-regarded water source for the surrounding community for many years. ## Directions 1. From Wyandotte, Oklahoma, head toward **Cayuga Road** (sometimes spelled "Cauga Road" on older maps). 2. Follow Cayuga Road until you reach the area near **18026 Cayuga Road, Wyandotte, OK 74370**. 3. Look for the hillside on the roadside — the spring flows from a **pipe near the top of the hill**. 4. GPS coordinates: **36.75475, -94.658779**. *The spring is roadside and relatively easy to spot once you're in the area. The pipe is visible from the road.* ## What to Expect The spring is accessible year-round and flows continuously from a pipe, making it easy to fill containers. The water emerges cold and clear, as is typical of Ozark-region springs fed by deep limestone aquifers. After a good rain, visitors may also witness water flowing from a **cave opening on the hillside** — a striking natural feature worth timing your visit around if possible. During drier periods, the cave flow may slow or stop, but the piped spring remains active. The setting is rural and quiet, situated along a country road in the rolling hills of Ottawa County. There are no formal facilities, restrooms, or signage — this is a simple, community-known spring. Parking is informal along the roadside. Visitors should be aware that water quality can fluctuate, especially after heavy rains when surface runoff may influence the flow. While the water has been reported to be good drinking water by longtime users, no official water quality testing data is currently available for this spring.