Spring Mill State Park, an Indiana State Park near Bedford, Jeffersonville

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Indiana

Spring Mill State Park

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Facilities and Activities:

General Land, acres 1300
Day-Use Fishing yes
Hiking Trail, miles yes
Picnicking yes
Picnic Shelters, # yes
Bridle Trails, miles yes
Nature Center yes
Nature Programs yes
Boating Boating Limits -1
Camping Primative, # 36
Electric Sites, # 187
Flush Toilets yes
Dumpstation yes
Showers yes
Camp Commissary yes
Youth Group Camp, capacity yes
Winter Ice Fishing yes
Accommodations Lodge Rooms, # yes
Game Room yes
Indoor Swimming Pool yes
Restaurant yes

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Nearby Parks:
Martin State Forest
Springs Valley State Fish and Wildlife Area

State Park Contact Information:
	Spring Mill State Park Box 376 3333 State Road 60 East Mitchell, Indiana 47446 Phone: 812-849-4129 Toll Free: 800-457-8283 Reservations: 866-622-6746
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State Park Overview:

Spring Mill abounds in endless opportunities for recreation! The restored pioneer village is a delight as you travel through time to the early 1800s.

Twin Caves is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours run on the half-hour; no advance registrations are accepted (sign up on day of tour only). No children under 3 years of age are allowed on the tour.

The operating hours for Pioneer Village are:

* Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May through October * Additional days in March, April, November and December as posted. Open Select Days, refer to Spring Mill Program Schedules for dates.

Reviews By Park Visitors:

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Love this place

I have visited several times. I almost always see a deer. I love Pioneer Village. My parents spent their honeymoon there 50 Years ago. It is a very peaceful place. If I had to complain about anything at all at this park the trails are sometimes poorly marked and difficult to follow. It is however one of my favorite places to visit and have a picnic. LOVE THE WATERFALL by Hamer Cave

Written by Dorothy 22-May-2008

OUR FAVORITE PLACE!!

OUR FAMILY LOVES IT HERE,THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING EXCITING TO DO,IT IS OUR FAVORITE CAMPING DESTINATION!!

Written by THE SYKES FAMILY 19-Jun-2008

Wonderful time at Spring Mill Campground

We spent 3 nights at Spring Mill State Park Campground Memorial Day weekend. It was a great park to camp in and a wonderful introduction for me(my husband is from Indiana, I am not) to Indiana.

Written by NBDesign 26-Jun-2008

our best park ever

the elephants rode in and tore down our camp site but we were ok becouse we ate our wheaties for breakfast we were to strong so they ran away never to be seen again.

Written by tom bradshaw and family 8-Jul-2008

A GREAT PLACE TO BE!

We took our children there for the last 24 years, now their grown and we will be taking the grandchildren there. Peaceful,and beautiful, a wonderful place to camp.

Written by The Pine family 16-Jul-2008

OUR FAVORITE PARK EVER

MY PARENTS TOOK ME HERE WHEN I WAS YOUNGER I SPENT THE NIGHT AT THE INN AND WE LOVE IT SO MUCH WE ARE TAKING OUR NIECES AND NEPHEWS THERE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Written by KRISTIE 24-Aug-2008

My Shangri-La!!

I have camped here for twenty years now, on the same site...it is my vacation of choice and I have turned several friends and family members on to this place!!! I am so devoutly in love with Spring Mill and only hope that Heaven is just like this place!!!

Written by Debra 10-Sep-2008

I miss this!

I grew up in Huron and now live in North Carolina and miss living only 20 minutes from Spring Mill.

(name not given) 18-Jan-2009

My favorate palce EVER.

I have visted here every season. Stayed in the lodge and campground and just a day visit. It is one of the best places to visit. I live in Kentucky and it only takes about one or two hours to get there. Something for the whole family to do. Teenagers to seniors have something to do.

Written by Rita 3-Apr-2009

New comer

I have been reading all the reviews & was wandering if anyone can let me know which sites are the better sites. It sounds like a great place to go & a group of us wanted to try a new campground. any info will be appreciated. thanks

Written by vballklt 20-Apr-2009

My class trip

my 4th grade class came here on 5/18/09, and they loved it.We got to see the snakes, how they grind the corn, and a lot more! We stayed from 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. We will be back next year for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Written by Carlie 26-May-2009

Love It

I use to go her with my grand parents and since they have been there a hundred times they would show me everything.

Written by h. 2-Jul-2009

Great campground

My husband and I just got back from 4 nights of camping at Spring Mill. The location was great, we ride a motorcycle and the rides nearby are beautiful. We will definitely be back. The park and the Inn are very well kept. I highly recommend this park.

(name not given) 14-Jul-2009

Cool as a cucumber

I love the shade and cool water. It makes a hot day so cool. The buildings and scenery makes you feel like you are in the past and it is kept so pretty.

Written by Angela Conner 15-Aug-2009

We loved this park. There is a ton of things to do. The inn is very nice. We have also camped here. The campground is very nice as well. Visiting twin caves is a must if you visit.

Written by happy campers 1-Sep-2009

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Camping:

* Electric / 187 sites * Primitive / 36 sites * Youth Tent Areas * Camp Store * Dumping Station

History of the Area:

Snuggled into a backdrop of stately oaks and rolling scenic hills, Spring Mill Inn has been one of Southern Indiana's best kept secrets for over 60 years. Spring Mill Inn is located in one of Mother Nature's most beautiful settings; Spring Mill State Park. Literally hundreds of thousands of travelers havedined at our tables, slept peacefully in our beds and snuggled up with a good book around our fireplace. The construction of the Spring Mill Inn began with the clearing of the site in 1936. In 1937, members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC's) brought in native Indiana limestone from quarries in nearby Stonington. The limestone was used to build stone walls, laying the foundation work of today's wondrous structure. The CCC's were under the supervision of the Indiana Conservation Department Engineers Henry H. Morgan and Henry Prange. Before its completion two years later, however, there were several obstacles to overcome.

Financial consideration was one of the early obstacles. The State of Indiana did not have sufficient funds to build Spring Mill Inn as designed, so its east wing was deleted from the original design. Financing was finally obtained when the State of Indiana sold huge quantities of sand to the City of Chicago, IL to use as fill material following it's World's Fair. This money was dedicated for the Spring Mill Inn project. Construction bids were submitted several times and the Whittenburg Construction Company of Louisville, KY was finally awarded the marvelous task of constructing Spring Mill Inn on the CCC's foundation.

Located in cavernous Southern Indiana, a small cave was discovered beneath oneof the proposed wings, presenting yet another obstacle. Deep pilings had to bepoured for support that was necessary to straddle the cave, measuring some 15 by29 feet. Cooling this monstrous building was yet another obstacle. Earlyconsiderations were to pump cool air, from nearby Donaldson Cave, to cool theInn. This did not materialize, as it was feared the damp air might contribute toexcessive moisture and mildew in the structure. Air conditioning was added to the Spring Mill Inn in mid 1960's.

The original architectural design called for the building to be built of logs, so that it may blend with the Pioneer Village. A second, and more feasible design was later agreed upon using native Indiana Limestone on the fa?e of the building. The exterior structure remains essentially the same today as it did when it was completed in 1939. In 1976, a major renovation added a wing of 29 sleeping rooms, which was similar to the original East Wing deleted early in the project, a large conference room overlooking Spring Mill Lake, and an indoor-outdoor pool.

When Spring Mill Inn officially opened in 1939; Myron L. Rees was appointed its first manager. The dedication ceremony included such distinguished guests as Governor Clifford Townsend, Colonel Richard Lieber, State Representative E. Y.Guernsey, U.S. Congressman Eugene B. Crowe and State Entomologist FrankWallace. Representatives from numerous local civic groups and neighboringconservation departments were present as well as the leadership of the IndianConservation Departments. As "Father of the Indiana Park System", ColonelLieber was an especially honored guest for his considerable effort in the creation of Spring Mill State Park.

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