Spring Mill State Park

  • 3333 Hwy. 60 East
  • Mitchell, IN.  47446

SPRING MILL STATE PARK

Visitors to the park enjoy its unique facilities. This includes the Grissom Memorial, a museum dedicated to Hoosier astronaut Virgil I. ‘Gus’ Grissom. The park is famous for the Pioneer Village with its working Grist Mill. Other facilities showcase activities centered on the region’s natural wonders, including Twin Caves and the old-growth Donaldson Woods. Staff conducts underground boat tours at Twin Caves from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Participants on these tours have an excellent chance of seeing bats, blind crayfish, and the endangered Northern blind cavefish. You can learn about wildlife and the flora/fauna of the park at the Lakeview Activity Center.

There are numerous hiking trails that outdoor enthusiasts can explore, ranging in difficulty from easy to rugged and from one-quarter mile to 2.5 miles in length. Other recreational activities include an outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool near the campground, sports courts, a nature center, picnic areas, shelter houses, and large playgrounds.

SPRING MILL 10 MILE HIKE CHALLENGE
The Friends of Spring Mill State Park, a volunteer group for the Park, challenge you to hike all 10 miles of trails inside of Spring Mill! When you finish, order a trail-challenge t-shirt or pick up a sticker for $1 at the Nature Center or the Park Office! All proceeds go to various park projects/events – Click here to order the t-shirt

CAMPING
Electric & Water | Full Hookups
Youth Camp Areas (non-profit camping)
4 Shower Houses/Restrooms
Pit Toilets
2 Dump Stations

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LODGING
74 Rooms
Dining Room
Indoor Pool
Gift Shop
Meeting Rooms
* Inn will be closed for renovations from November 13, 2022 to early 2024 *
For other lodging options close by, CLICK HERE

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ANNUAL PARK PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Pick one up at the Park Office or Front Gate.
$50 for Indiana residents
$25 for 65+ years of age
$70 for non-Indiana-residents

CHECK OUT OUR BLOG:
Adventures in Spring Mill State Park

 

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