Brook Road Spring, Barryville, New York

## Overview Brook Road Spring is a roadside natural spring located just north of the small hamlet of Barryville in Sullivan County, New York. Situated along the upper Delaware River valley — an area known for its clean waterways and forested hillsides — this free-flowing spring has been used by locals and passersby as a convenient source of natural spring water. The spring emerges from a hillside source and has been channeled through a PVC pipe that directs the water out to the road's edge, making it easy to collect. The spring flows year-round and is accessible 24 hours a day at no cost. No lab tests or water quality reports are known to be available for this spring, so the water has not been officially verified for purity. Visitors have historically used it as a drinking water source, but it should be treated as unverified. Water flow may diminish during periods of drought or extreme summer heat. ## Directions 1. From the center of Barryville, head north on **Brook Road**, which is also known as **County Road 11 / Route 55**. 2. Continue north for approximately **one mile**. 3. Watch the **right-hand side** of the road carefully — the spring pipe is located right at the roadside near the area of 142 County Road 11. 4. You'll likely notice water flowing across or alongside the road surface. The PVC pipe can be easy to miss, especially if vegetation has grown up around it, so slow down as you approach. 5. **GPS coordinates:** 41.486412, -74.905373. Plugging these into your navigation app should bring you close to the spring's location. *Note: There is limited or no designated parking at the spring. Pull safely off the road when stopping to collect water.* ## What to Expect Brook Road Spring is a simple, no-frills roadside spring — don't expect signage, benches, or any formal infrastructure. The water flows from a PVC pipe protruding from the hillside and runs across or along the road. Bring your own containers if you plan to collect water. The surrounding area is rural and wooded, typical of Sullivan County's scenic Upper Delaware region. Barryville itself sits along the Delaware River near the New York–Pennsylvania border and is a popular area for kayaking, fishing, and nature outings. The spring makes a convenient stop if you're already exploring the region. Because the pipe can be hard to spot — particularly in summer when roadside vegetation is thick — it helps to watch for the telltale sign of water running on or near the road surface. Visiting after a period of rain typically ensures a stronger flow. During dry spells or hot weather, the flow may slow to a trickle or temporarily stop altogether.