TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE MINIMUM REQUIRED STAY: When booking a stay that includes Sunday night, April 7, 2024, you will also be required to include Monday night, April 8, 2024 in your stay. This requirement is primarily due to the volume of visitors expected for the Eclipse viewing and the amount of traffic expected during this time, plus the conflict of check in/out time occurring in the middle of the Eclipse itself on Monday afternoon. Thank you for understanding.

Spring Mill State Park, IN

Description

Spring Mill State Park offers a powerful illustration of the link between the natural and cultural worlds. The water flowing from several cave springs led to the founding of an industrial village in the early 1800s. Pioneer entrepreneurs took advantage of a constant water source that never froze, using it to power several gristmills, a wool mill, a saw mill, and a distillery. In turn, pioneer settlers shaped the landscape around the village, clearing land for agriculture and timber.

The park today continues to illustrate how nature shapes us and how we shape our environment. A parcel of virgin timber sits in contrast to regenerated forest, a man-made lake struggles to survive against the in-flow of silt from cave-fed systems, and the native flora and fauna face challenges from man's introduction of new species.

Visitors can explore this story in the park's four interpretive facilities-the Pioneer Village, Nature Center, Grissom Memorial, and Twin Caves Boat Tour-and see it reflected on the landscape as they hike the trails. The interpretive staff also offers a wide variety of public programs, including an extensive special events schedule. Public programs are offered year-round.
Status: Open year round.
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Description

Spring Mill State Park offers a powerful illustration of the link between the natural and cultural worlds. The water flowing from several cave springs led to the founding of an industrial village in the early 1800s. Pioneer entrepreneurs took advantage of a constant water source that never froze, using it to power several gristmills, a wool mill, a saw mill, and a distillery. In turn, pioneer settlers shaped the landscape around the village, clearing land for agriculture and timber.

The park today continues to illustrate how nature shapes us and how we shape our environment. A parcel of virgin timber sits in contrast to regenerated forest, a man-made lake struggles to survive against the in-flow of silt from cave-fed systems, and the native flora and fauna face challenges from man's introduction of new species.

Visitors can explore this story in the park's four interpretive facilities-the Pioneer Village, Nature Center, Grissom Memorial, and Twin Caves Boat Tour-and see it reflected on the landscape as they hike the trails. The interpretive staff also offers a wide variety of public programs, including an extensive special events schedule. Public programs are offered year-round.

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Electric

Thu Mar 28 2024 - Sat Sep 28 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Full Hookup

Thu Mar 28 2024 - Sat Sep 28 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Rec Building

Sat Mar 30 2024 - Fri Mar 28 2025

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.

Shelter

Sat Mar 30 2024 - Fri Mar 28 2025

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.

Tent Only

Thu Mar 28 2024 - Sat Sep 28 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Youth Tent

Fri Mar 29 2024 - Sat Sep 28 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Archeology Programs
  • Art & Museum
  • Bird Watching
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Cash Machine/Atm
  • Catering
  • Comfort Station
  • Convenience Store
  • Cultural Sites / Exhibits
  • Dining
  • Dump Station
  • Dump Station, Camper
  • Field Sports / Activities
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing Lake
  • Fishing Pier
  • Frost Free Water Hydrant
  • Grills
  • Grocery Store
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Difficult
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • History Programs
  • Interpretive Display
  • Jogging/Running
  • Lifeguards (Seasonal)
  • Meeting Space
  • Museum
  • Nature Center
  • Nature Programs
  • Nature Study
  • Parking
  • Pay Telephone
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Restaurant
  • Restrooms
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Telephone
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Volleyball
  • Walking
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Antiquing
  • Area Attraction
  • Fishing, River/Stream
  • Propane
  • Water Access, River / Stream
Within 10 Miles
  • Airport
  • Fruit / Produce Picking
  • Golfing
  • Winery Tours
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Emergency Services
  • Fishing Reservoir
  • Hunting
  • Scenic Driving Routes
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Swimming - Reservoir
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Indiana DNR Reservation Policies

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
General Season
Mar 28 2024 -
Mar 28 2025
Youth Tent
$20.00
Tent Only
$16.00-$33.00
Shelter
$35.00-$55.00
Rec Building
$75.00-$80.00
Full Hookup
$19.00-$44.00
Electric
$16.00-$35.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.72801, -86.41385
38°43'41"N, 86°24'50"W

From the North: SR 37 South to SR 60 East to park entrance. From the South: SR 37 North to SR 60 East to park entrance. From the East: From I-65 exit 29 (Scottsburg), take SR 56 West to SR 60 West to park entrance. From the West: SR 60 East to park entrance.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Spring Mill State Park
3333 Highway 60 East
MITCHELL  IN  47446
Phone Number:
Information:  (812)849-3534
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