About This Spring
## Overview Cristland Hill is a natural public drinking spring located along Cristland Hill Road SE near Thornville in Licking County, Ohio. The spring emerges from the hillside and has been channeled through an iron pipe, providing a steady flow of water that visitors have historically used to fill containers. Situated in the rolling terrain of southeastern Licking County — an area shaped by glacial activity and underlain by sedimentary bedrock — the spring likely draws from a shallow aquifer fed by the surrounding hills. Springs like this one have long served as reliable water sources for rural communities throughout central Ohio. ## Directions 1. Head to **Cristland Hill Road SE** near Thornville, Ohio. 2. The spring is located at or near **68 Cristland Hill Road SE, Thornville, OH 43076**. 3. GPS coordinates: **39.929774, -82.412153** — enter these into your navigation app for the most direct route. 4. The spring is roadside and accessible by vehicle — you can pull right up to the area to fill your containers. ## What to Expect The spring flows from the hillside through an iron pipe, making it easy to position jugs and bottles for filling. Because the water is delivered via pipe rather than pooling on the ground, collection is straightforward and relatively clean. The site is vehicle-accessible, so there is no hiking required — simply pull up alongside the road near the pipe. The surrounding landscape is characteristic of Licking County's wooded hills and rural farmland, offering a pleasant and quiet setting. Visitors have reported that the water flows consistently, though flow rates may vary seasonally — springs in this part of Ohio can slow during late summer dry spells and run strongest in spring after snowmelt and rain. As with any natural spring, water quality can fluctuate and has not been independently verified here. While the spring has been used as a drinking water source by locals, visitors should use their own discretion regarding consumption. Bringing containers with wide openings can make filling easier from the iron pipe.
Getting There
Address
68, Cristland Hill Rd SE, Thornville, OH 43076, US
GPS Coordinates
39.929774, -82.412153
Directions
Community SubmittedDirections 1. Head to **Cristland Hill Road SE** near Thornville, Ohio. 2. The spring is located at or near **68 Cristland Hill Road SE, Thornville, OH 43076**. 3.
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Tips
Bring empty jugs or bottles to fill up.
Accessible by road — pull off carefully.
Water flows from a pipe or spout.
Safety Info
Always test or filter water from natural springs before drinking. Water quality can change seasonally.
Bring your own containers. A portable water filter like a LifeStraw is recommended.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.