Spring Mill State Park

3333 Highway 60 East, MITCHELL IN 47446
MITCHELL, IN 47446

DONALDSON SHELTER CLOSED

The Donaldson Shelter was removed due to significant damage sustained during a tornado on March 31, 2023.

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.

Camp site features

Across 223 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 220 of 223 sites
Water hookups: 44 of 223 sites
Sewer hookups: 44 of 223 sites
Fire pit: 44 of 223 sites
Picnic table: 47 of 223 sites
Pets allowed: 220 of 223 sites
ADA accessible: 11 of 223 sites
Group sites: 3 of 223 sites
Longest RV: 109 ft
Largest party: 60 people
Power up to 50 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

PATOKA RESERVOIR 40 MILES

Directions

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.