Spring Mill State Park

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Weekends at Spring Mill State Park are never boring! This beautiful park has so much to offer, with the historic Pioneer Village, 9+ miles of hiking, a beautiful lodge & a lake for fishing and kayaking with your friends. Friday, September 10th 10am: Turtle Feeding- Frenzy-Come watch the Naturalist feed our resident turtles and learn a bit about their diets. Lakeview Activity Center. 15 Minutes. Saturday, September 11th 1pm: Twin & Bronson Cave Hike - Join Chris…

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY The fourth Saturday in September is National Public Lands Day! Take this time to go and enjoy the great outdoors. Spring Mill State Park is full of fun things to do. Take a stroll through the Pioneer Village or ride your bike along the mountain bike trail. Today is also Free Fishing Day; so, visitors without a license have an opportunity to try the hobby for free! Check out some of the activities happening at Spring…

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Every day at Spring Mill State Park is a fun day! Join us this weekend for some interesting interpretive programs brought to you by the park naturalists. FRIDAY | OCTOBER 1 4 PM - Saving the "Snot Otter" - Meet Naturalist Morgan to learn about Indiana's biggest salamander the Hellbender, also known as the "snot otter" Create some slime to take home. Lakeview Activity Center - back patio. 20 minutes. SATURDAY | OCTOBER 2 11 AM -…

HAUNTED VILLAGE The Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park turns into something terrifying for one night in October. Walk through the village and see for yourself! You never know what will be around each turn: a clown with a chainsaw, a scary axe-wielding maniac, ghosts or something even worse. This journey isn't for the faint of heart. Do you have what it takes to make it through to the end? INFO FROM SPRING MILL: Bracelets are available starting at…

SPRING MILL INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Join us for a great weekend at the beautiful and historic Spring Mill State Park! Friday, November 19th 7pm:  Full Beaver Moon Hike - Listen to the sounds of the night with your guide, Anthony.  Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center for this 1 mile partially rugged hike on Trail 5. 1 hour   Saturday, November 20th 11am:  Donaldson Woods Nature Preserve Hike -Learn a little about the namesake of this Nature Preserve and the significance…

HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE Holiday in the Village takes place in the beautiful Spring Mill State Park. Sip on wassail to warm up as you walk through the Pioneer Village.  Friday: 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday:  1 pm - 9 pm Santa will be there for the whole event on Friday and until 8 on Saturday with goodies and to ask the children what they want for Christmas! Be sure to also check out Christmas in the Campground! This…

CHRISTMAS IN THE CAMPGROUND Be sure to visit Spring Mill State Park for this brand new event! Christmas-lovers are always on the lookout for the best places to take a drive to look at lights and this event will be perfect! Drive through the campground and see it decorated with holiday lights and decor. Friday & Saturday 6 pm - 10 pm $5/vehicle Be sure to visit the Pioneer Village for the annual Holiday in the Village event! GATE FEES…

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS As colder weather begins in Indiana, we all tend to cuddle up indoors. When you start to feel the cabin fever creep in, take a look at what you can do at  Spring Mill State Park. Here are the programs this weekend:   Saturday, December 11th 11am: Shawnee Cave System Hike – Join Naturalist Morgan and hike the majority of the Shawnee Cave System while hearing about caves and rock formations. Meet at Donaldson Cave parking lot. Rugged,…

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS As colder weather begins in Indiana, we all tend to cuddle up indoors. When you start to feel the cabin fever creep in, take a look at what you can do at  Spring Mill State Park. Here are the programs this weekend: Saturday, December 18th 1pm: Hidden Cave Hike - Meet Tony at the Oak Ridge shelter to go off trail and visit a couple small caves that are part of the Hamer Cave system. Rugged, 1 hour.…

FIRST DAY HIKE Start your new year with a hike in the beautiful Spring Mill State Park! The hike will begin at the Inn. Check back for more information or keep an eye out on Spring Mill's Facebook Page!

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the programs at Spring Mill State Park! Saturday, January 8th 1pm:  Pine Cone Bird Feeder -   Join Naturalist Morgan and learn about the birds that stay in Indiana during the winter. Create and leave with your own pinecone birdfeeder. *Peanut butter will be used* Lakeview Activity Center. 30 Minutes.   Sunday, January 9th 1pm:  Winter Beginners Bird Hike - Meet Morgan at the Lakeview Activity Center…

WINTER SEED SOWING SHOP 6pm:  Winter Seed Sowing Workshop:  Prepare your seeds this winter for spring.  Come learn about how to care for your seeds/plants during this dormant season.  Make your own seed planter.  $2 per person.  Limited space.  Advanced registration required.  Lakeview Room at Spring Mill Inn

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the programs at Spring Mill State Park! Saturday, January 15th 11am OR 1pm:  Wood Burning Workshop – Join the naturalist at 11am OR 1pm for this beginners workshop.  Learn a little about trees of Indiana then spend time burning a design into a tree cookie to take home.  Ages 13 yrs and older.  $2 per person.  Space limited.  Registration recommended but not required. 1pm:  Cave River…

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the programs at Spring Mill State Park! Saturday, January 22nd 1pm:  Fire Building 101 – Learn how to build a proper campfire and campfire safety with Naturalist Morgan. Lakeview Activity Center. 30 minutes. 3pm:   Donaldson Hollow Hike - Meet Anthony by the Sycamore Shelter to learn about Spring Mill’s eccentric Scotsman George Donaldson as we wind along the beautiful stream to the cave named in his…

SNAKE FEEDING Join the Spring Mill State Park Naturalist as she feeds the scaly friends at the Lakeview Activity Center! PARK ENTRY FEE MAY APPLY CONTACT PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION: 812-849-3534

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the programs at Spring Mill State Park! Saturday, January 29th 1pm:  Lime Kiln Hike - Meet Tony at the Lakeview Activity Center for a hike to historic Lime Kilns.  Learn how lime was made and about the owner of these kilns.  Partially Rugged hike off trail.  45 minutes. 3pm:  Donaldson Cave Hike - Hike back to one of our most scenic spots and learn some history about…

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Saturday, February 5th 1pm:  Hidden Cave Hike-  Join Morgan in a hike back to one of our hidden caves, Rubble Springs. Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center back patio. Off trail, moderately rugged. 45 minutes. Sunday, February 6th 1pm:  Indiana’s Winter Birds -  Learn about the birds who choose to stay over winter in Indiana and why migrating is so important to other species. Lakeview Activity Center. 20 minutes. GATE FEES MAY APPLY****

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS This weekend at Spring Mill State Park there will be plenty of activities. Check them out here: SATURDAY & SUNDAY: CIVIL WAR WINTER BATTLE (click here to learn more) Friday, February 18th 8pm:  Full Moon Hike - Meet your guide Anthony at Spring Mill Inn front patio for a fun nighttime hike and learn about February’s Full Snow Moon.  1 mile.  Partially rugged. 1 hour.   Saturday, February 19th 10am-12pm:  Coffee with Cardinals – Join Anthony in the lower…

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Join us at the beautiful and historic Spring Mill State Park for a weekend of fun! Saturday, February 26th 11am:  Furry Friends -   Meet Naturalist Morgan at the Lakeview Activity Center and learn about why a mammal’s fur is so important to them. 15 minutes. 1pm:  Lake Hike  - Meet Tony at the Lakeview Activity Center to hike around the lake and learn about its history.  1 hour.  1 mile, moderate.  

SPRING MILL INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS   Saturday, March 5th 10am-2pm:  Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Prize– When entering the park, ask the main gate attendant for a self-guided scavenger hunt for you and/or your family to enjoy.  Instructions will be on the scavenger hunt.  When you complete it, stop by the main office (inside Gus Grissom Memorial) by 3:30pm on the 5th for a small prize such as a Spring Mill coloring book or sticker.  This event is one day only.  Expires…

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Did you know that Spring Mill State Park puts on events every weekend? Saturday, March 12th 10am-12pm:  Coffee with Cardinals – Join Anthony in the lower lobby (near pool) of Spring Mill Inn to see what comes and goes from our backyard birding habitat.  Enjoy coffee and cookies sponsored by Spring Mill Inn. 1pm:  Reptile Rumble – Meet some of our resident reptiles while hearing about what makes these creatures special.   Lakeview Activity Center Amphitheater.  20 minutes…

SPRING MILL HIKES This weekend, enjoy Spring Mill State Park by joining guided hikes. Hike beneath the full moon or learn about spring as you walk along a lesser known path. Friday, March 18th 9pm:  Full Moon Hike - Join Anthony at Spring Mill Inn front patio for an adventurous night hike.  Learn why the March full moon is called the “Full Worm Moon”.  Rugged Hike on trail 3, 2.5 miles.   90 minutes. Saturday, March 19th 11am:  Spring Equinox Hike – Enjoy…

SPRING MILL STATE PARK Sunday, March 27th 1pm:  Step Into Spring Hike –Join Anthony at Donaldson Cave Parking lot for a rugged 2 mile hike on trail 4.  We will look for signs of spring and learn about the history of Spring Mill State Park. 90 minutes.    

EARTH DAY Celebrate this Earth Day in the great outdoors! Spring Mill State Park is offering a wide variety of activities from 10 am to 4 pm: 10am-12pm:  Donaldson Cave Nature Preserve - Meet Wyatt Williams, ecologist from Division of Nature Preserves, in front of Spring Mill Inn to walk through a high-quality dry-mesic upland forest with unique plants that thrive in thin, rocky soils. Pass through a small, unique glade with a wonderful diversity of plants more associated with prairies than…

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Spend the weekend making memories at Spring Mill State Park! Join the Naturalists for exciting hikes and activities as you learn about nature all while having fun! PARK ENTRY FEES MAY APPLY $7 IN-STATE RESIDENTS $9 OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS Call the Park Office for more information (812)849-3534 Friday, May 13th 3pm:  Nature Preserve Hike: Join Naturalist Emilie for a rugged hike through three nature preserves and discover our caves, old growth forest, and wildlife along the way. Meet at…

KIDS TO PARK DAY All kids are welcome to join the fun at Spring Mill State Park this weekend! Saturday, May 21st KIDS TO PARK DAY! 10am:  Fishing 101 – Learn to tie a fishing knot for your hook, bait your hook, and cast your line.  Spend about 20 minutes with the naturalist learning a few basic fishing types.  Afterward, borrow a pole and pick up free bait to test your skills.  Limited fishing poles available. Lakeview Activity Center 10am-3pm:  Nature…