Spring Mill State Park — Wildlife Passport

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State park · South Central · 73 mi away

A restored 1800s pioneer village, three caves and virgin timber over Mitchell Plain karst.

Karst forestCave streamOld-growth woods

Map

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38.7275, -86.4181

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Plan your visit

Hours7am to 11pm · open now

Fee$7 in-state vehicle

Best seasonsApril to October, with peak colour in mid-October

ParkingMain lot at the entrance or visitor contact station

EntrancesMain entrance at Mitchell

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

AccessibilityAccessible restrooms near main parking, Paved or firm-surface route available

AmenitiesPioneer village, Nature center, Inn, Boat cave tour

Official infoWebsite

Trails

ModerateTrail 3 — Donaldson Woods · 1.4 mi

EasyTrail 5 — Twin Caves · 1 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Spring wildflower week

Four native wildflowers in bloom, photographed without picking a single one.

An evening listening challenge for owls, frogs and insects — from the trailhead only.

Photograph from several angles. The app never confirms edibility.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

23 MB · not downloaded

Safety and etiquette

Check seasonal closures and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: Indiana DNR · Reviewed July 2026