Honey Island Spring

## Overview Honey Island Spring is a public drinking spring located along Honey Island Road in the Pearl River area of southeastern Louisiana. Situated near the edge of the vast Honey Island Swamp — one of the least-altered river swamps in the United States — this spring sits in a region renowned for its rich biodiversity and pristine waterways. The surrounding landscape is characterized by bottomland hardwood forests, cypress-tupelo swamps, and slow-moving bayous that define the Pearl River basin along the Louisiana–Mississippi border. The name "Honey Island" is believed to derive from the honeybees that once thrived on a nearby high-ground island within the swamp. The area has long been valued by locals for its natural freshwater sources, and this spring has historically served as a drinking water source for residents and visitors passing through the region. ## Directions 1. From Pearl River, Louisiana, head north on LA-41 (Highway 41). 2. Turn onto Honey Island Road and continue along the road. 3. The spring is located along Honey Island Road between the 40612 and 41678 address range. 4. GPS coordinates: **30.44801, -89.7159** — use these for precise navigation, as the rural road can be easy to miss. ## What to Expect Honey Island Spring is set in a lush, semi-rural area of St. Tammany Parish, surrounded by the dense vegetation typical of southeastern Louisiana's lowland forests. The Pearl River corridor is known for its abundant wildlife, including wading birds, turtles, and the occasional alligator in nearby waterways, so visitors should stay aware of their surroundings. The spring has been historically used as a local drinking water source, though water quality can vary with seasonal conditions and rainfall. The area can be humid and buggy, particularly during the warmer months from late spring through early fall — insect repellent is a good idea. Access is roadside along Honey Island Road, making it relatively easy to reach by vehicle. Visitors exploring the area may also want to take in the broader Honey Island Swamp region, which offers guided swamp tours, kayaking, and some of the best wildlife viewing in Louisiana.