Nichols Road Spring, Nedrow, NY 13120

## Overview Nichols Road Spring is a roadside public drinking spring located along Nichols Road in Nedrow, New York, within Onondaga County just south of Syracuse. Water flows naturally out of exposed rock along the road, channeled through a pipe that runs parallel to the roadway for easy access. This simple but convenient setup allows visitors to pull over and fill containers directly from the pipe without leaving the road shoulder. The spring sits in the rolling terrain south of Syracuse, an area shaped by glacial activity that left behind layers of sedimentary rock through which groundwater filters before emerging at the surface. Roadside springs like this one have long been valued by local residents as sources of naturally filtered, cold water. Visitors have historically used this spring as a drinking water source, and it remains a well-known stop for locals in the area. ## Directions 1. From Syracuse, head south on **US-11 S** (South Salina Street) toward Nedrow. 2. In Nedrow, turn left (east) onto **Nichols Road**. 3. Follow Nichols Road and watch for water flowing from rock along the roadside. The spring is located near **4447 Nichols Road**. 4. The pipe running parallel to the road makes the spring easy to spot — look for the pipe outlet where water is accessible from the road shoulder. 5. **GPS coordinates:** 42.923788, -76.209467 There is no formal parking area, so pull safely onto the road shoulder when stopping to collect water. ## What to Expect Nichols Road Spring is a no-frills, roadside spring — there are no facilities, signage, or developed infrastructure beyond the pipe that channels the water from the rock face. The pipe makes it straightforward to fill bottles and jugs without needing to scramble over rocks or into brush. The surrounding area is rural and wooded, typical of the Onondaga County landscape south of Syracuse. Water flow may vary seasonally, with stronger output during spring snowmelt and rainy periods, and potentially reduced flow during late summer dry spells. The water has been reported to run cold year-round, as is common with springs fed by deep groundwater in this region. Since this is a roadside spring with no formal testing or treatment, visitors should be aware that water quality has not been officially verified. The spring has historically been used as a drinking water source by area residents, but conditions can change over time.