Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (National Monument) · Open Access
- 1,090 ft
- Elevation
The National Park Service operates the Visitor Center and Museum in Nancy, KY. A free 20-minute film about the Battle of Mill Springs is available for viewing in the Visitor Center. There are restrooms and a research library. The museum features the Combat on the Cumberland exhibit with Civil War artifacts and replicas.
Getting there
From Cumberland Pkwy - Exit 78 from Cumberland Pkwy to KY-80 E toward Nancy. Follow KY-80 for approximately 4.6 miles to the Visitor Center.
From KY-914 W and KY-80 W - Head southwest on KY-914 W toward KY-3057. Take Patterson Branch Rd, Cr-1483 and Patterson Branch Rd to KY-80 W. Turn Left onto KY-80 W. In approximately 4.5 miles turn right toward your destination.
37.06888, -84.73612 · 37°4'8.0"N 84°44'10.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 50 | 59 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 59 | 49 |
| Low °F | 29 | 32 | 39 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 33 |
| Precip in | 4.3 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 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 Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum
- Can you reserve a site at Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum?
- No. Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum
- Fishing Creek Campground 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Waitsboro Campground 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cumberland Point Campground 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mill Springs Mill Shelter 9.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fall Creek Campground 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alum Ford Campground 23.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Keno Shooting Range 15.3 mi · Facility
- Lake Cumberland - Stearns 19.2 mi · Facility
- Beaver Creek Wilderness 20.1 mi · Facility
- Natural Arch Scenic Area 20.1 mi · Activity pass
- Goodwater OHV Route #504 20.4 mi · Facility
- Bee Rock Boat Ramp 23.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (606) 636-4045
- Email misp_information@nps.gov
- Info 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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