Little Pond Spring, Andes, NY

## Overview Little Pond Spring is a free-flowing natural spring located along Barkaboom Road in the town of Andes, Delaware County, New York. Nestled in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, just outside the Little Pond State Campground, this roadside spring has long been a convenient stop for campers, hikers, and locals looking to fill up on fresh spring water. The water emerges naturally from a rocky outcropping, with a pipe inserted between the rocks to channel the flow and make collection easier. The spring is publicly accessible around the clock, year-round, and there is no fee to collect water. Visitors have historically used this spring as a drinking water source, and it has been reported to produce clean, cold water — though, as with any wild spring, water quality can vary with weather and seasonal conditions. The surrounding area is part of the scenic Catskill Park, a region known for its pristine watersheds, dense hardwood forests, and rugged mountain terrain. Little Pond State Campground itself sits at an elevation of roughly 2,000 feet along the headwaters of the Beaverkill, one of the most celebrated trout streams in the eastern United States. The spring's location in this watershed speaks to the quality of the local groundwater. ## Directions 1. From the hamlet of Andes, NY, head south on County Route 1 (also known as Barkaboom Road). 2. Continue along Barkaboom Road for approximately 4–5 miles, passing through wooded, hilly terrain. 3. The spring is located on the side of Barkaboom Road, just outside the entrance to Little Pond State Campground. 4. Watch carefully — the spring can be easy to miss, as it is a modest pipe emerging from a rock face along the roadside. There is no large sign marking it. 5. GPS coordinates: **42.071842, -74.759331** (address reference: 4108 Barkaboom Rd, Andes, NY 13731). 6. If you have trouble locating the spring, don't hesitate to ask nearby campers or the campground rangers for help — they are familiar with its location. ## What to Expect Little Pond Spring is a simple, no-frills roadside spring. You'll find a pipe protruding from a natural rock formation, providing a steady stream of water that's easy to collect with jugs or bottles. The flow is generally consistent, though it may slow during dry spells in late summer. The spring is accessible at any time of day or night, and there is enough room to pull off the road briefly while filling containers. Because it sits just outside Little Pond State Campground, the area is well-traveled during camping season (typically May through October), making it easy to find other visitors who can point you in the right direction. The surrounding Catskill scenery is beautiful in every season — lush and green in summer, spectacular with fall foliage in autumn, and quietly serene under snow in winter. If you're making a trip specifically for the spring, consider combining it with a visit to Little Pond State Campground, which offers lakeside camping, hiking trails, and excellent fishing on the Beaverkill. The nearby Touch-Me-Not Trail and other campground paths provide easy to moderate hiking with rewarding views of Little Pond and the surrounding ridges. Keep in mind that Barkaboom Road is a rural mountain road — it's paved but narrow and winding in places. Cell service can be spotty in this part of the Catskills, so it's a good idea to download directions or a map before heading out.