Watering Tub - Horicon Spring,Brant, Lake NY 12815

## Overview The Watering Tub – Horicon Spring is a well-known public drinking spring located along Watering Tub Road in the hamlet of Brant Lake, within the town of Horicon in Warren County, New York. Nestled in the southeastern foothills of the Adirondack Park, this roadside spring has long served as a convenient stop for locals and travelers passing through the area. The spring's name and the road it sits on both reference the historical practice of using natural springs as "watering tubs" — places where horses and livestock could drink during long journeys through the Adirondack region. Brant Lake and the surrounding town of Horicon are part of the broader Adirondack geological landscape, where natural springs emerge through layers of ancient Precambrian rock, often yielding cold, clear water that has been filtered through sand, gravel, and bedrock over long periods. The spring has historically been used as a drinking water source by the community and visitors alike. ## Directions 1. Take **Exit 25** from **Interstate 87** (the Adirondack Northway). 2. Head **east on Route 8** for approximately 200–300 yards. 3. Continue across the bridge and turn **left onto Watering Tub Road**. 4. The spring will be on your **left side** — it is very visible and easy to spot from the road. **GPS Coordinates:** 43.677884, -73.773836 ## What to Expect This is a classic Adirondack roadside spring — easy to access and right off the road with no hiking required. The spring is plainly visible from Watering Tub Road, making it a quick and convenient stop. Visitors have reported that the water flows steadily and is cold and clear, consistent with the character of many natural springs in the Adirondack region. The surrounding area is scenic, with the wooded hills and waterways typical of Warren County's Adirondack landscape. Brant Lake itself is a popular destination for swimming, kayaking, and fishing, so the spring makes a natural complement to a day spent exploring the area. Because this is a roadside spring with no formal facilities, visitors should bring their own containers if they wish to collect water. As with any natural spring, water quality can vary with seasonal conditions and weather events, and the water has not been confirmed as tested or treated by a municipal authority.