There is so much to “see and do” at Spring Mill State Park
Pioneer
Village
Immerse yourself in history by taking a step back in time to the early 1860’s.
- Various interpreters will be on hand during your visit as you take a leisurely stroll through our historic district and view over 20 log cabin structures dating back to the early 1800’s.
- Interact with our interpreters as they go about “their daily chores”. Throughout the season “chores” may include rope-making, candle-dipping, blacksmithing, gardening, and weaving.
The showcase of the Pioneer Village is the Grist Mill. This limestone mill is an original structure that was built in 1817 and still grinds corn to this day. Water flowing out of Hamer Cave pours over the enormous water wheel and drives the gears that spin the grindstones.
Visit over 20 historic structures, and learn their stories.
Pioneer Village operating hours:
May – October
Daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free to all park visitors
Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom Memorial
This Memorial celebrates America’s SECOND man in space, and a
Mitchell Indiana hometown hero.
This newly renovated Memorial is open to all park visitors from 8:30am – 4pm daily. Visitors will view the Gemini III space capsule, his space suit, and watch a short video in our mini-theater.
Free Admission
Open daily 8:30am – 4:00pm
Cave Boat Tours/Rides
Visit
Twin Caves by taking a guided boat tour!
Spring Mill State Park is well-known for its underground streams, sinkholes, and caves. This twenty-minute guided boat tour will provide participants an opportunity to see “up close” the blind crayfish, bats, and the endangered Northern blind cave fish that inhabit the cave.
- Open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm in season (May – October)
- Cost is $3 per adult and $1.00 for children under 11 years of age. Children under the age of 3 are not permitted on this boat tour.
- Advance registration is not required, and tours leave every thirty minutes.
- During heavy rain periods the caves may be too flooded to offer tours.
Spring Mill State Park
P.O. Box 68
Mitchell, IN, 47446
812-849-4508
Fax: 812-849-4878
Reservations:
877-LODGES-1
877-563-4371
