Tyson School House Spring

## Overview Tyson School House Spring is a public drinking spring located along Tyson Road in the small community of Tyson, within the town of Reading in Windsor County, Vermont. Situated at an elevation typical of Vermont's Green Mountain foothills, this roadside spring has served as a convenient water source for locals and travelers passing through the area. The spring sits near a historic schoolhouse — a nod to the rural New England tradition of community gathering places often found alongside reliable natural water sources. Visitors have historically used this spring as a source of drinking water, though water quality can vary with seasonal conditions. ## Directions 1. The spring is located at **3456 Tyson Road, Reading, VT 05062**. 2. Tyson Road connects the hamlet of Tyson (near the junction of VT Route 100 and VT Route 100A) with the town of Reading to the east. 3. Look for the old schoolhouse along Tyson Road — the spring is located right next to it. 4. There is a **parking lot adjacent to the schoolhouse**, making access easy and straightforward. 5. **GPS coordinates:** 43.47607, -72.59401 ## What to Expect This is a simple, accessible roadside spring with a parking lot right next to the old schoolhouse, so there is no hiking or trail navigation required. The setting is quintessential rural Vermont — quiet back roads, rolling green hills, and classic New England architecture. The spring is publicly accessible and has been used by the local community as a water collection point. Visitors should bring their own containers if they wish to collect water. As with any natural spring, conditions may change seasonally — flow may be stronger during spring snowmelt and after heavy rains, and could diminish during dry summer months. The area around Tyson is also close to popular Vermont destinations such as Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site and Killington, making this a worthwhile stop if you're exploring the region.