The 73-room Spring Mill Inn in Mitchell, Indiana has provided comfort, recreation and relaxation to their hotel guests for over 85 years. During that time, expansions and minor renovations were made to accommodate more guests, diners and events. Now, the Spring Mill Inn, including the Millstone Dining Room restaurant and conference facilities, are open again since the construction, finished in 2024.

In the Spring Mill State Park, visit the Pioneer Village, Gus Grissom Memorial Museum, the trails, the caves, picnic areas, playgrounds and the Nature Center. Come enjoy and play!

Spring Mill Inn – Past

The Spring Mill State Park opened in 1930 in Mitchell, Indiana. Six years later, land was cleared to build the Spring Mill Inn. In 1937, construction began. Thanks to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), native limestone was excavated and used to build the sturdy and stunning stone exterior.

Over the years, expansions and maintenance projects were completed. To increase the number of lodging rooms, an east wing was added in the 1960s. Then, in 1977, the pool and the Lakeview event room were constructed. Finally, in the early 2000s, new handicap accessible rooms and updates were finished. Along the way, minor improvements to electrical and HVAC were made as needed.  

In 2022, the time had come for a major overhaul.

Still structurally sound, the Spring Mill Inn was closed for extensive renovations. Significant mechanical modernization was the largest component of this project. Windows and doors were upgraded to be more energy efficient. Several accessibility projects were executed. Cosmetic improvements included fresh paint, new flooring, updated furnishings and bathroom upgrades. The charming limestone exterior remains the same, and the windows and doors are new yet reminiscent of what was there originally.

Spring Mill Inn – Present

The wait has been worth it! The Spring Mill Inn spaces you’ve come to love are the same, but with more comfort and relaxation with refreshed surroundings. It is the greatest combination of new and old.

Inside, lighter paint and gorgeous new flooring elevates the cheerfulness of Spring Mill Inn. The cozy factor is ramped up with new comfy furniture. Updated accents add spots of color, texture and updated patterns everywhere. What a delightfully comfortable place this is!

Outside, you’ll love the new water experience! The indoor/outdoor pool will be replaced with a surface level splash pad. All ages will love the drenching new play areas and apparatuses. Watch the kids soak and slosh, as you relax in the sun or a scenic shady spot.

The future of the Inn we were waiting for is here and it’s FABULOUS! Book your stay and see it for yourself!