The spring-fed cave that powers Spring Mill State Park — its stream feeds the restored 1817 grist mill in Pioneer Village. The cave mouth is a signed, viewable park feature; the interior is visited on occasional naturalist-led hikes.
- Type
- Wild cave
- Orientation
- Horizontal
- Passage
- Moderate
- County
- Lawrence County
Location
Entrance
Behind the grist mill in Spring Mill's Pioneer Village; interior access via park naturalist hikes.
Hazards
- Wet, slick rock near the stream
- Interior only via guided naturalist hikes
Gear
The mill-side cave mouth is an easy walk; guided hikes go further — sturdy shoes and a light.
Geology
Karst spring feeding the historic mill flume; Mississippian limestone.
Access
- OwnershipUnknown
- Permit requiredNo
- Permission requiredNo
Conservation
Bats hibernate in the park's caves; obey seasonal closures and decontaminate gear between caves.
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Caving responsibly
Most wild caves are reached through the local caving community, not by showing up — joining a grotto gets you training, gear advice, a conservation ethic, and, in time, cave locations.
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