Mill Springs Mill Shelter
Campground · Kentucky · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 15
- People per site
- 842 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Mill Springs Mill is located at 9135 Highway 1275 North, Monticello, KY and is a day-use facility located on the shores of Lake Cumberland, overlooking the main body of the lake. There is NO overnight camping allowed in the area.
Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour.
Recreation
Lake Cumberland is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Its large surface acreage and over 1,200 miles of shoreline provide a myriad of recreational opportunities. The lake has an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish, and walleye making it a favorite among anglers.Facilities
Mill Springs Mill offers a small reservable group picnic shelter and six picnic sites with tables and grills. Flush toilets, drinking water and a courtesy tie-up boat slip are also provided.Natural Features
Mill Springs Mill, a water-powered grist mill listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1877 and is on the public lands of Lake Cumberland. Its 40-foot overshot water wheel is one of the largest in the world and probably the largest water wheel currently operating. The mill and water wheel were restored as a bicentennial project in 1976, and are now operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as an interpretive demonstration. Tours of the mill are conducted for the public during the recreation season.Nearby Attractions
While visiting the Mill you can tour the historic Millers home, the Brown-Lanier house (ca.1830-1860) that was used as a headquarters and hospital during the Civil War battle of Mill Springs. Conley Bottom Marina is 10 minutes away with a campground, boat rentals, a restaurant and general store.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 15 people per site
- Loops: Day Use
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
1 campsite at Mill Springs Mill Shelter
Check-in 7:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A100 | Day Use | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | Hike In | Lakefront | — | 15 | 🐾 |
Getting there
36.93194, -84.78000 · 36°55'55.0"N 84°46'48.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 86 | 86 | 81 | 70 | 58 | 48 |
| Low °F | 26 | 28 | 35 | 43 | 53 | 62 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 46 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 5.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Mill Springs Mill Shelter
- Can you reserve a site at Mill Springs Mill Shelter?
- Yes, Mill Springs Mill Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Mill Springs Mill Shelter have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Mill Springs Mill Shelter?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Springs Mill Shelter.
- Does Mill Springs Mill Shelter have hookups?
- Electric.
Camping near Mill Springs Mill Shelter
- Fall Creek Campground 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cumberland Point Campground 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Waitsboro Campground 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fishing Creek Campground 10.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alum Ford Campground 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum 9.8 mi · Visitor Center
- Keno Shooting Range 12.2 mi · Facility
- Natural Arch Scenic Area 16.1 mi · Activity pass
- Beaver Creek Wilderness 18.9 mi · Facility
- Bell Farm Horse Camp 19.2 mi · Facility
- Lake Cumberland - Stearns 19.3 mi · Facility
- Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery 20.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 606-679-6337
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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