State Park · Indiana, United States
Spring Mill State Park
Spring Mill State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States, covering 1,358 acres (550 ha), established in 1927.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Lawrence, Indiana, United States |
| Area | 1,358 acres (550 ha) |
| Established | 1927 |
| Coordinates | 38.7333° N, 86.4200° W |
| Managed by | Indiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Spring Mill State Park
Spring Mill State Park is a 1,358-acre (5 km2) state park in the state of Indiana, United States. The park is located south of Bloomington, about 3 miles (5 km) east of the city of Mitchell on Indiana State Road 60. Established in 1927, it contains a settler's village, the Gus Grissom Memorial (with the accompanying Gemini 3 space capsule), a nature center, and campgrounds. The park is located on the Mitchell Karst Plain, which allowed the park's caves and sinkholes to form in the limestone. The caves include Bronson Cave, Twin Caves, Shawnee Cave (also known as Donaldson Cave), Hamer Cave, and others.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Mitchell, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 3 miles east of Mitchell |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 53.7 miles away
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 68.3 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 96.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Spring Mill State Park?
Spring Mill State Park is in Indiana, United States (38.7333° N, 86.4200° W).
When was Spring Mill State Park established?
Spring Mill State Park was established in 1927, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Spring Mill State Park?
Spring Mill State Park covers 1,358 acres (550 ha).
Does Spring Mill State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Spring Mill State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Spring Mill State Park?
The nearest town is Mitchell, Indiana. about 3 miles east of Mitchell.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Indiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Mill_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).