Saratoga's natural mineral springs have been a longstanding tourism draw, boasting magical healing powers that aid skin ailments, digestion issues, strengthen blood, and more! Our mineral springs are vast and easily accessible. We’ve highlighted each mineral spring below so you can plan a trip to Saratoga and taste the waters for yourself. Don’t forget to bring your own cup or water bottle to sample each one.
CONGRESS PARK AREA
Congress Spring – Discovered in 1792 by a congressman from New Hampshire, Congress Spring became the centerpiece of Congress Park and the village that grew up around it. Bottled and sold around the world, Congress water was the most famous of the Saratoga mineral waters.
Address: Congress Park, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Columbian Spring – Once known as the “headache” spring, Columbian water was known to strengthen the stomach and increase red blood cell count. Today, the Columbian Spring dispenses municipal drinking water; the original mineral water vein has been lost.
Address: Congress Park, 270-298 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Deer Park Spring – This spring was named after the 1800s rustic-style Adirondack lodge that stood at the south end of Congress Park to house tame deer. This spring dispenses water from a vein of the Congress Spring and is an excellent still mineral water of medium strength.
Address: Congress Park, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Hathorn #1 – Also known as the “hangover cure” water. Located on the corner of Putnam and Spring Street, this spring is one of our most effective digestive waters. The elaborate pavilion, benches and landscaping are recent additions to this valuable natural resource.
Address: Northeast corner of Putnam and Spring Streets, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
HIGH ROCK AREA
Governor Spring – This spring was drilled in 1908 and named for Governor Hughes who had recently signed a bill protecting the springs. The water flows through limestone and clay from a depth of 170 feet. The spring is covered with a green and white pavilion.
Address: High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Peerless Spring – Located under the pavilion with the Governor, this spring is a palatable, saline water of moderate strength. Also, another excellent table water. At one time, this spring was very popular with the public.
Address: High Rock Park across from High Rock Spring, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
High Rock Spring – High Rock Spring is located across Maple Avenue from The Olde Bryan Inn. At its base, High Rock Spring is distinguished by a cone of hardened mineral deposits. Excellent source of natural spring water. Estimated 6,000 use per year.
Address: High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Empire Spring – Originally located behind the Van Raalte Knitting Mill, this spring was a favorite of the employees. In 2004, it was rerouted to the front of the building and re-tubed as part of the mill's restoration project.
Address: Excelsior Avenue in the restored Van Raalte Knitting Mill, 125 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Old Red Spring – Past the renovated Van Raalte Mill is the Old Red Spring. Known as the “beauty” spring, it was renowned for healing skin disorders. It is still used today by some to treat inflamed eyes.
Address: High Rock Avenue past Empire Spring, Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK
State Seal – Known for its delicious fresh water, State Seal is very popular with spring water enthusiasts who fill bottles and jugs from its ever-flowing taps. It is located on the Avenue of Pines under the Joseph Bruno Pavilion, opposite the Saratoga Automobile Museum.
Address: Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Charlie Spring – Charlie Spring is located near the Hall of Springs entrance to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The spring was named in honor of Charles S. Dake, one of Saratoga’s leading community figures of the 20th century.
Address: Outside Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Polaris Spring – The Polaris Spouter is located on Geyser Loop Road in the heart of Saratoga Spa State Park. Light amounts of calcium can be found in this water. It is one of the park’s milder mineral springs.
Address: Middle of Saratoga Spa State Park off Geyser Loop Road, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Island Spouter – This spring and the Polaris Spring are accurately called “spouters,” but the Island Spouter is sometimes referred to as “The Geyser.” An island of hardened minerals surrounds this spring.
Address: Geyser Loop Road, Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Orenda Spring – A short distance from the Island Spouter is an impressive deposit of hardened minerals called tufa, formed by the overflow from the Orenda Spring. This spring is rich in iron.
Address: Geyser Trail, Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Hayes Well Spring – Located near the parking area for the Geyser Island Spouter is the Hayes Well Spring. At the height of its popularity, long lines of people waited each morning to start the day with a glass or two of this water.
Address: Geyser Loop Road, Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tallulah Spring – Located near the Polaris Spring on Geyser Loop Road, this is one of the milder springs in the Saratoga Spa State Park.
Address: Near the Polaris Spring in Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Ferndell Spring – The Ferndell Spring fountain can be found on the Ferndell Trail, accessed from the North-South Road in the park. This fresh, non-carbonated spring is not currently available for drinking.
Address: North-South Road in Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Coesa Spring – Coesa is one of 3 springs that were once bottled in the park. It is located on the western edge of the park, just south of Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Coesa is currently being restored by the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park.
Address: Behind Route 50 SPAC parking lot, Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Geyser Spring – Geyser is located at the rear of the rectangular stone column under the Joseph Bruno Pavilion. This water, once very popular, was bottled by New York State.
Address: Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Karista Spring – This spring is in the Geyser Picnic Area. The Karista Spring has one of the strongest iron-rich waters in the world. It was renovated by the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park in 2012.
Address: Geyser Loop Road, Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Hathorn #3 – This spring is situated at the south side of Saratoga Spa State Park, on East West Road, off Route 50. Highly mineralized, Hathorn #3 is considered the most saline of Saratoga’s mineral waters.
Address: Corner of East West Road and Route 50, Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Shonts Spring – Once owned by the Shonts family in the 1920’s, this carbonated iron-rich mineral spring was restored by the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park in 2019. It is located in the Geyser Creek Picnic Area.
Address: Near Geyser Creek in Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Here is a trail map which includes all the mineral springs in Saratoga Spa State Park.
SARATOGA RACE COURSE
Big Red Spring – This spring is located near the paddock at the back of the picnic area at Saratoga Race Course. It’s named after Triple Crown winners Secretariat and Man O'War, two famed thoroughbred champions who were chestnut colored and referred to as “Big Red.”
Address: Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
