Spout Spring

## Overview Spout Spring is a public drinking spring located in the Ozark region of north-central Arkansas, near the coordinates 35.887°N, 92.246°W. Situated in the heart of the Ozark Plateau — an area renowned for its karst geology, abundant springs, and clear-flowing waterways — Spout Spring is one of countless natural water sources that have drawn visitors and sustained communities in this part of Arkansas for generations. The Ozarks are home to some of the most prolific spring systems in the United States, fed by rainwater that percolates through layers of limestone and dolomite before re-emerging at the surface. Springs in this region have historically been used as drinking water sources by both indigenous peoples and early European settlers, and many continue to flow year-round. Spout Spring's name suggests a concentrated, pressurized flow — a characteristic common to springs in the area where water is channeled through narrow fissures in the bedrock before emerging at the surface. ## What to Expect Spout Spring is situated in the rolling, wooded terrain typical of the Arkansas Ozarks. Visitors can expect a natural spring environment surrounded by hardwood forest and rocky outcrops. The spring appears to be a roadside or community-accessible type, consistent with the many "spout springs" found throughout the Ozarks that were historically piped or channeled for easy public access. As with many Ozark springs, water flow may vary seasonally — typically strongest in late winter and spring following periods of heavy rainfall, and potentially reduced during late summer dry spells. The water emerging from Ozark springs is generally cool and clear, having been naturally filtered through limestone formations, though water quality can fluctuate and visitors should be aware that no natural spring water source can be guaranteed safe without testing. The GPS coordinates place this spring in a rural area of north-central Arkansas, roughly between the towns of Clinton and Batesville. The surrounding landscape offers scenic Ozark hill country with winding roads and lush vegetation, making the trip to the spring a pleasant drive in itself.