This hotel is ok, but I didn't know somethings going in, that I wish I had. The biggest one is CELL PHONE RECEPTION IN THE PARK/INN IS SPOTTY AT BEST. I stayed for two nights. I was worried that my elder parents or pet sitters would not be able to get ahold of me. No room phones either. Wifi was also spotty. Wifi didn't work more than it worked in my room. Be prepared for lots of walking. I had an injured person in my party, and she wasn't able to do most things. Also, the room was small! The bathroom door was only two feet wide and the bathroom itself was very narrow. One of the beds was against the wall. Also the restaurant was buffet only. There was no menu ordering. Now that I have complained a lot, heres the nice things. Staff was very nice. Things were very clean. Parking in the garage was easy. Each room had a minisplit heat/ac unit. It worked very well. There is a page in the room binder on how to change the temperature, fan speed, and blowing pattern. The beds were very comfortable and came with six pillows on each bed. There was an in room refrigerator.The Pioneer Village was very nice. It was also very nice that a church service was offered in the Pioneer Village. I greatly enjoyed it, but only happened to find out about it by accident. I didn't visit it, but there was a game room available. I really enjoyed the outdoor patios at the hotel. They are conveniently located and well kept. The view from the patios of the large trees and rolling hills was beautiful. read more

Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park - Church service in the Pioneer Village Meeting building. - Parks Near Me - Mitchell, Indiana

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First, the TV is about one foot from the foot of the bed. Can't turn on water in the shower unless you get in it. So you are covered with COLD water for a while. No plastic bags in the dirty wastebasket. The one hook in bathroom is turned to the wall so you can't hang anything on it. Was told during two separate telephone conversations that there would be a breakfast buffet on Friday mornings. No breakfast buffet on Friday. Only one waitress. Only thing ordered that was edible were the pancakes. The dining room does not open until eight in the morning. No coffee available in the lobby. Will never stay here again. read more

Nice place to stay. They just updated everything in the past year. This made a big difference. The person who laid out, or bought the equipment for the rooms didn't really know what they were doing, or have never stayed in a hotel. The windows don't open anymore but there's no caulking around them. Our room was being invaded by ladybugs and flies. The breakfast buffet was pretty good but the bacon was cooked to death. read more

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Lovely accommodations and meals. :-] My only suggested improvement would be brighter lights in the rooms. Enjoyed visiting White Lick and West Baden Springs national historic monument. read more

The rooms are updated and quite nice. The TV was big but picture was fuzzy. The room was apparently too far from the WiFi, and had a hard time connecting (a non issue, except we have no cell service so WiFi was a must to stay connected to family.) The room was DEAD SILENT. And I am a baby who needs sound.. any sound... to sleep. No fan, no white noise alarm clock, nothing. The wall plug didn't work so my phone died in the middle of the night. The a/c could not keep up with the heat even with the updated features in the room. Set at 66°, in July it stayed 73°. All of these issues were small issues that just compiled frustration. But minor. Cleanliness is #1 to me and the room was very clean. No smell. No dirt. So 4/5 stars. read more

My partner and I dined at this place yesterday, on Thanksgiving. The last time we were here was pre-Covid and we were really looking forward to it. We always rated it as one of the best holiday buffets anywhere- far better than French Lick Resort in price, in selection, and certainly in quality. "Surprise" doesn't even begin to describe our reactions to yesterday's disappointment. The food was a cross between out-of-the-box and low-budget food products. The dozens for fresh desserts (from our past experiences) had been replaced with one-third the selection and they had been replaced with items that one might find in a country diner who receives the gratuitous 2-Star Review. Flank steak had been replaced with round steak. Like the round steak, the other items from the hot bar were bland and uninteresting. I suppose the only chuckle that the day brought was seeing carvers for steak and ham- as though carvers would even out things. I always hate to see top-level gems like this get reduced to mediocrity. As we left we wondered what had changed. read more

Spring Mill State Park is one of seven Indiana State Parks with an inn on property. This is a beautiful state park worth checking out. Like most state park inns, this one is historic and doesn't feel very modern - BUT, it will close in November 2022 through the first quarter of 2024 for significant modernization. This includes update to the rooms, conference center and the dining room. I can't wait to see the updates! Note that while the Spring Mill Inn is closed for 18 months, the State Park will remain open. read more

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We went for lunch on Sunday while visiting there. The food was cold, and had no taste. The service was fair but when I complained I just got a "sorry about that." They used to have great food and desserts. The selection on the buffet was very poor. They only had one vegetable and 2 desserts. Very bad. read more

While at Spring Mill State Park, Tony and I stopped at the Spring Mill Inn. It's absolutely gorgeous and I wish we had spent the night there. We parked and walked around the Inn enjoying the Grounds and the gardens. If we ever go back to the area we will definitely stay at this gorgeous historical Inn. read more

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The whole place was very nice, but the Buffet food was alright, sweet tea tasted like it was infused with coffee, but that may of been just me. I only came for the buffet and gift shop, but both experiences were mid. read more

The worst meal we've ever had. Eight adults were all served cold food after an hour wait - the meals were served in ten minute intervals. Two of us has fried fish and onion rings. Both of the meals were the same: burnt. The fish was dry and hard and the onion rings were fried black. The waitress got us more onion rings and they were worse: they looked like they were in open fire. My wife got a strawberry shortcake with her meal. The shortcake wasn't burnt but was so hard that you couldn't cut it. We spoke to the manager/head chef and showed him the onion rings and about our problems. All he'd say was "sorry" and acted as if we're a bother. I'd expect an explanation of how this food got out of the kitchen, The only positive about the experience waitress and bus personnel were attentive and were trying to please. All of this happened on Thursday, May 5,2025. read more

We met for lunch on Labor Day and was disappointed by the service. Spring Mill Inn is having a face-lift. The restaurant once had better tables and chairs. They are gone. They scheduled only one waitress. They had a long waiting line because of scheduling. The food was good. The management needs to get its act together. Out of three state park restaurants we visited recently this one needs an upgrade. read more

Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park - Parks Near Me - Mitchell, Indiana

Spring Mill has become a favorite get away spot for my wife and I. Though about an hour's drive from Louisville metro we usually figure out an excuse to get there a couple of times or more each year. When out of town company comes in, it also makes a great gift to buy an overnight stay package for them. Reading other reviews reminded me that apparently not everyone sees this place through our eyes. The Inn is our favorite. It has a rustic, classy elegance that maybe some see differently. When we drive into the park the tall arched trees over the road offers a peace and respite from our otherwise sometimes hectic lives. There is much to do in the inn itself. There is ping pong and some video games for the younger ones, relaxing nooks and crannies in the down stairs lounge area to read, play family board games or work puzzles and an indoor/outdoor pool for all. For special occasions there is a stylish new wing for nice sized parties or wedding receptions. The rooms are generally not luxurious--like you would expect to find in a Hilton chain, etc--but the private, peaceful beauty of forest, flowers and lake are often not available with those hotels either. This is different. This is unique. Some have been renovated and all have their own rustic charm. We also love the restaurant and especially the buffet. It is comfort food all the way and an amazing selection of desserts while, if you are lucky, you can watch wild birds coming to the feeder on the window sill almost within arms reach. A splendid rock fire place also adds a warmth and charm to the dining experience. With the pioneer village, awesome hiking trails, camping sites, beautiful picnic areas, large swimming pool for campers, Gus Grissom Memorial, Nature Center, cave exploration, ancient historic cemetery, authentic rock fences, and more there is there is always new things to discover and old memories to relive. For those with eyes to see it, this place is amazing!! read more

The Inn is nice andI've stayed at the Spring Mill Inn for an overnight stop on a wine trail for the last 5 years. I go in March, and the weather (and wine) typically limits our park activity to just the Inn. This time; however, we had a chance to explore the Grissom museum located just inside the front gate of the park. This review is about the awesomeness of the museum. I knew Gus Grissom was from Indiana, but didn't realize he was from Mitchell, which is just a few miles away from Spring Mill State Park. The museum is open daily and contains a lot of memorabilia donated by Mr. Grissom's family as well as educational exhibits about flying and NASA. The capsule, nicknamed the Molly Brown, is also located here, and visitors can see just how uncomfortable of a ride it must have been as they re-entered the earth's atmosphere. As a side note: There certainly seemed to be a lot of buttons and dials for something you really didn't have much control over. At the end, there is a small auditorium with a 10 minute video that gives people a look into the life of one of Indiana's own who helped shape the Apollo space program. Definitely worth the visit! read more

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Weekend getaway to this quaint Inn set inside the state park was just what we needed! We purchased the meal plan, which was AMAZING, and we did NOT go hungry! The food was very good, nothing we tried disappointed at all. The tenderloins were our fave, but the daily specials and the fresh baked bread at breakfast were equally as delicious! The staff was very friendly And accommodating, above and beyond in every way. If that wasn't enough, they also had a wonderful pool, inside and out, with plenty of chairs to relax. We will definitely be back, maybe even as soon as Labor Day! read more

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A quaint and quiet hotel with a beautiful back drop for incredible wedding photos. Rooms are comfortable. A little on the older side, but clean with quality linens. Resturaunt on the premises with amazing desserts. Buffet style meals. Located in the woods, with trails and camp grounds near by. Staff is very friendly. read more

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What a wonderful place! My wife and I celebrated our 15 year anniversary. We stayed in a cute little room with a king bed that was very comfortable and all the amenities. The only thing the entire room was missing was more channels on the TV or updated entertainment! The staff is amazing and so attentive to our every need! The setting is stunning and the village down below is simply amazing built in the 1800's the village has kept me coming back! Every time we come to the park we enjoy our time with both the inn staff and the park staff! Everywhere you look there is beauty that you cannot find anywhere else! read more

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We enjoyed a nice lunch buffet and then played some ping pong and air hockey in the game room. After the "boys" look a walk through the village and explored one of the caves in the state park. It was a nice day and we all enjoyed the facilities. The only downside was that some of the food on the buffet was in need of improvement, though to be fair we came at the end of the lunch time. The pea soup was thin, the biscuits were hard and the cornbread was dry. However, all the other food was very good and our waitress was efficient and friendly. The cook was even friendly and came out to say hello! We always enjoy a trip to the inn and plan on going again the next time we're in the area. read more

Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park - Playing ping pong in the game room after lunch! - Parks Near Me - Mitchell, Indiana

One of my favorite Indiana state parks! Nothing at all negative comes to mind to say about it. So much to do here from hiking the great trails which range from very easy to more rugged but still do-able for the average person. The day we were there some of the trails were a bit difficult to navigate due to mud from the rainy summer we have had but when dry would be no problem at all. There is beautiful scenery and even caves on some of the trails.The Twin Caves boat tour was closed, also due to high and swift water but from a previous trip there about 25 years prior I can remember that it was pretty fascinating and should not be missed. There is a pioneer village with restored log buildings surrounding an 1817 3 story working grist mill that is also very interesting. While there take the very easy and short walk to Hamer Cave which is the source of the water that turns the mill wheel. I don't remember much about the campground from my previous visit and this time, due to the large number of campers (holiday weekend), we were not allowed to do a drive through to check it out. There is a large pool and a beautiful Inn but my very favorite part of the park is the Gus Grissom memorial at the front gate. I have always been fascinated by the early years of space exploration so this memorial is quite special. Among the items on display are the Gemini III space capsule and the space suit worn by Grissom. read more

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This past weekend, we visited and camped at Spring Mill State Park. This was our first time camping here. It is a remarkable place. Even better than advertised. Spring Mill is a beautiful park. The pioneer village is as beautiful a setting as you will ever see and all the workers there are very helpful and knowledgeable about their crafts. I especially enjoyed the conversations I had with the blacksmith. Knowledgeable folks in the village brought the history back to life and the trails were great! Hard to beat for the price. Definitely a great place for family time. My family loved every thing about it and can't wait to go back. I would definitely recommend this place. We are planning on a repeat trip next year and would recommend the park to all. read more

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The dining room buffet at Spring Mill Inn has been a family favorite for many years. The food and service is always excellent. The buffet includes a huge salad bar, a hot food bar, and a large selection of desserts. If you're visiting the park there are many things to do. Our favorite is the Pioneer Village. We haven't stayed at the Inn yet but plan to in the future. read more

When we visited Spring Mill State Park today we didn't know what to expect. But once we drove in, it was quite amazing. The park upkeep is outstanding. There is a lot of options when choosing what you want to do. We walked to the village inside the park that was an old mill in the 1800's. The building are kept up as a living monument to the happenings of the period. The my also have days the buildings are open for different functions as well, including civil war reenactments. They also have the Spring Mill Inn at the park wishing was built around the 1930's. We had dinner there and it didn't disappoint. Down home cooking at its best. The dinner buffet was $12.50 and the offerings included, fried chicken, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, salad bar, veggies, a fish dish and an rad dessert bar that had cornmeal pie and peanut butter cake! So good! We will be back to camp once the weather isn't freezing our butts off. read more

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Where do I begin? The inn is a nice getaway spot if you want to relax. Wi-Fi did work well if you wanted it, but devices didn't stay connected, necessitating repeated logins. Not a big deal. The room we had was on the third floor- which was a walk up the stairs because the elevator wasn't working. The room was large but desperately in need of a remodel. The AC was controlled by a combination thermostat and three position fan switch mounted next to it. The temp numbers on the old thermostat were tiny and hard to see. Despite this it worked well. The room included a TV, a DVD player, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a mini- fridge which worked well. I pulled a hand towel off the rack above the sink and the entire rack came off the wall. This has obviously been happening for a while. The wall holes for the rack are too large for the screws. The shower worked reasonably well, but was slow to drain so you end up standing in ankle deep water. A huge disappointment was how loud the folks in the next room sounded. It actually sounded like they were in our bathroom. We think the sound came through a wall vent. It was startling and a bit disconcerting to hear the folks in the adjoining room, and clearly understand everything they were saying or doing. Fortunately, we had no neighbors on the other side. The big surprise this morning occurred as I stood in the middle of the room in my underwear when someone attempted to open our door, and the only thing stopping them was the swing lock. When the door opened and banged against the lock, someone said "Maintenance!" No door knock preceded the attempted entry. We didn't let him in. The restaurant had a nice, rustic ambiance and the servers were all friendly, But sadly that's where it ends. Only buffet service is available, despite the lovely breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus in the room. Maybe those are not available off season? The dinner buffet was $24 a person. Salad section was decent, but the main courses were mediocre at best. Some kind of potato and meat casserole that tasted OK, and a cabbage and sausage dish that didn't have much flavor. The baked chicken was also only mediocre. It's hard to keep that food hot on a Buffett line. There were also what looked to be baked potato halves that were over cooked and bland. The cherry cobbler was good, but the crust was a bit overcooked. Again- $24 for this food. We faired a bit better at breakfast for $16 each. The scrambled eggs had been sitting for a while and the exterior was a dried crust-like consistency. Oatmeal tasted ok but was cold. The available fresh fruit was good. The French toast sticks were a bit soggy, with no syrup in sight. Coffee was good and hot. Despite all of this, we enjoyed hiking the trails and visiting the pioneer village. We didn't come for the food! My advice is to look for a place to eat in Mitchell- or just stick to the salad. We found out the inn is due for an 18 month renovation, starting in November. Here's hoping they fix up the rooms and do a better job of soundproofing! read more

Was in the park for the day and needed something to eat so thought we would try the restaurant. They had a nice lunch buffet. The fried chicken was excellent. Very nice selection on salad and toppings. Also there were several sides. I can be somewhat of a picky eater and was not sold on all the sides. The mashed potatoes were good. The desserts....oh my. There were several to choose from and hard not to sample all of them. Really enjoyed the coconut chess pie and the peanut butter cake. All this at a very good price. read more

I hate to say it, but this might just be my new favorite state park. (Sorry Brown county). There is just a ton to do here. Firstly, they have caves! There are several in the park, but the bigger two are twin caves and Donaldson caves. Twin caves offers boat tours for three dollars a person. We found out the hard way that tours fill up quickly. We didn't get to go, but I got a tip from an elderly Dnr employee that I'll pass on. You can go as early as 9am and pay for your tour. Then you get to pick your time and go back when you want. So hopefully that'll work for us next time. Donaldson cave really impressed me. You can really only safely go into the mouth of the cave, which is a hike down about two hundred steps. If you are the brave kind, you can climb up the rock into the upper caves, but it's quite hard. (Full disclosure-I'm not entirely sure you are supposed to go into the upper cave, so proceed with caution) The cave on the right can be accessed with a little help. I had a boost up and used a dead log leaned over for balance. Once up there I ventured to the end of the first corridor. Only having my Phone for a flashlight I didn't want to venture too far inside. The upper cave on the right can be accessed by following a long rock access that starts about twenty feet outside of the cave. I didn't do this myself, but I saw two teenage boys do it with relative ease. Even if you don't climb into the upper caves, it's still quite a sight. Beware though, we did spot a baby copperhead on the path just before the mouth of the cave. This is fairly rare, but it seemed worth mentioning since the mama snake probably lives nearby. The pioneer village is another gem. It has about fifteen pioneer era buildings, the most impressive being a working grist mill. They also have a leather shop, a tavern, and an apothecary. There are characters there that play the role of pioneer folk quite well. They have a concession stand that is a nice stop on the way out. No food or drink allowed in the village. And make sure you use the restroom on the way in as there are none in the actual village. The lake and nature center are also very nice. The nature center is larger than others in the state parks, and they have quite a collection of taxidermy animals as well as several live snakes. We camped here on two separate occasions this summer and had a great time both times. The modern restrooms/showers are nice. And even though it's a fairly busy park, everyone seems pretty respectful. I hope this shed some light on my Designation as my new favorite park. Go check it out. See you there. read more

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This park was one of the best we've ever visited. There were countless trails to hike with varying terrains. There was one trail that lead to a huge cave which was amazing. It felt like air conditioning outside by the cave. The waterfall areas were such a sight. Every person we came across was polite. The pioneer village was neat to walk through and interact with the village people. The gift shops were nice. The whole park was kept clean. It had just the right amount of upkeep... Nice enough to where we could find someone if we needed help but we also felt as though we had our own privacy. There was nothing we felt like we couldn't do. The Gus Grissom Memorial museum was also very neat to visit and learn about their town hero. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back! :) read more

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A great place to take a youth group camping. So much to do! The caves (which technically are closed but hey are cool to look in, the Twin Caves tour in a boat, hiking, and the Pioneer Village, swimming pool. The problem we had: there are a lot of raccoons and campers make it worse by indulging the deliberately or unintentionally. The park needs to provide containers for trash and warnings to the campers to not feed the rodents and to put away their food at night. If there were warnings they were too subtle. The only trash bins we could find were all the way at the entrance to the campground. Also, there was a dead raccoon in the pipes at the pool and the smell was terrible! read more

Out of all the state parks in Indiana, Spring Mill State Park is by far my most favorite. We would have family picnics here quite often when I was a child. My boyfriend and I love to hike and always bring our dog. We know all the trails by heart. There is even a paved trail that is handicapped accessible. The park has an inn complete with dining room and swimming pool. The village itself is an awesome sight to see and should not be missed when visiting. Be sure to pay a visit in late September when the Candle Light Tour is in full swing. Those who enjoy learning about space should stop in the Grissom Memorial for a bit of history. All in all you can't go wrong with this park. read more

Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park - The Grist Mill - Parks Near Me - Mitchell, Indiana

What a beautiful Inn! Nestled in the heart of the Hoosier National Forest, Spring Mill Inn boasts incredible views at a very affordable price. We stopped here for lunch while taking a photography tour. The buffet only cost $8.99 and is full of great homestyle choices. The best part is the wide array of pies. They had over 10! The park is gorgeous, has a lake, several caves where you can take guided tours for $3, and the historic Pioneer Village. There are volunteers in costume, musicians, and museum galleries at the Pioneer Village! I love Turkey Run and Clifty Falls, but this park might be sliding it's way to number 1. read more

Really enjoyed the heated pool and the rooms were decently priced and pretty comfortable. Not as clean as I'd like but definitely worth a visit and the park is beautiful! Nice weekend getaway.. Very peaceful! read more

Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park - Beautiful sunsets - Parks Near Me - Mitchell, Indiana

Recently camped at Spring mill State Park. The park has a lot of great things to do. Huge pool, Fully staffed Pioneer village with working gristmill, blacksmith, sawmill, and many others actors, caves and Grisson museum were very interesting. Park is beautiful. Showers were super hot though would like to request they adjust the scorching water. read more

Really wanted to like this place. The rooms at the inn are spacious and recently renovated with nice AtrsNcrafts touches. Negatives: room on bottom floor had a dank smell and a dehumidifier; blower on heater loud so shut it off; teenagers running amok in the hall until midnight; dog barking next door; and the 30 channel TV didnt include CBS, of all things, so no IU game to watch. (grrrr) Pioneer village was all locked up and a ghost town. At $133 a night its a bit much. But the fried chicken was darn good, so theres that. read more

No cell service, overpriced buffet that is not even good, power was out for over 7 hours and there were no storms and no one could tell us why it was out, pool is disgusting with hair and bugs in it, vending machine is on bottom floor only and people were smoking in the hall read more

This seemed like an amazing place to take children (we don't have any, but just using my imagination). We visited the Pioneer Park, and it was cool. They had a number of different buildings with displays and history write-ups. The best part though were what they called "interpreters" which would help the display come alive making candles, grinding corn, etc. There were other aspects to the park, but that's all we had time for. It was only $9 per car for out of staters and $7 per car for in staters. Again, I think if we had kids we would have enjoyed it even more than we did. read more

Went here specifically for the Pioneer Town. The town was very interesting and had everything you would expect a town like this to have. I was glad to see a Tavern as some places ignore this aspect of a Pioneer Town. There was adequate actors but I think they could use more to bring more life to the venue. read more

This is one of my favorite State Parks. I love the Pioneer Village and the hiking trails are great. Not much else to review. Just a great State Park that's very clean. read more

Stayed here for a family reunion 6/10/17. Where do I start? NO cell service, WiFi drops off CONSTANTLY unless you're in a room or the lobby (free from DNR) TV only gets 8 channels but hey, there's that wifi signal that only works inside the Inn so watch your home cable accounts. The Inn is very dark and poorly lit. The rooms are quaint, as in a throwback to the 70s. 2nd floor rooms have a dehumidifier (warning!) and very few rooms have microwave and fridge. The beds are hard as a rock but clean. The room walls are paper thin. The door to the bathroom was narrow but the bathroom is big and the water very hot. The buffet is good but overpriced. This is a hotel for campers that don't want to camp in the woods. It's not worth the $100/night fee. read more

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Lots to do at this excellent state park. Pioneer Village had lots of log buildings including a beautiful working mill. School was in session, so attendance was light, but there was still a blacksmith, a mill operator, a gardener, and people cutting fabric for rag rugs that were happy to talk and explain what they were doing. Lovely antique furniture and good descriptions of life in early Indiana. After exploring Pioneer Village, we went to lunch in the Inn. The buffet was $10 and had a superb salad bar, fried chicken, roast pork, and some vegetables. We finished our visit with the Grissom Memorial, which had interesting displays of early NASA flights, including the "Molly Brown", Grissom's Gemini III capsule. It was disappointing that the video was broken. The cave tour was only open on the weekends, and it was too hot to do more hiking, but this is a great park. read more

Very neat park set in the old times. Great place to take the kids to learn about their elders and play all day long, pool and camping are also very nice. We visit many times a year and have recently started walking all the wonderful trails. read more

My dad was pulled over in the park to get something out of the truck and some worker said that because his car was out of state, it would be towed if it didn't get moved. He wasn't parking there, just had to pull over for a minute. This park is very rude to out of state visitors when it should be welcoming them. read more