The newly renovated Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park fully reopens today.

The historic inn, located in Mitchell, had been closed for renovations since November 2022. Originally opened in 1939, the inn was due for significant mechanical modernizations, accessibility upgrades, and cosmetic room and conference facility improvements.

The guest rooms have been outfitted with new fixtures, carpet, and furnishings. Hoosiers can make lodging reservations for up to two years in advance now by calling 1-877-LODGES-1 or visiting IndianaInns.com.

Diners can also enjoy the Millstone Dining Room again. The restaurant features breakfast from 8-11 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and dinner from 5-8 p.m. A soup and salad bar accompanies the regular menu every day. For this opening weekend, the restaurant features a hot buffet along with the soup and salad bar. A hot buffet with soup and salad bar will also be featured periodically at other peak times.

The dining room will feature a holiday buffet on Tuesday, Dec. 24, with seating from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 812-849-4508. The cost is $34.99 per person for adults, $17.49 for children ages 4-10 years old, and children ages 3 and younger are free. The meal includes soda and coffee. Tax and gratuity are not included in this pricing.

“Following extensive renovations honoring the history of this special place, we are thrilled to officially welcome guests back to Spring Mill Inn,” said DNR director Dan Bortner. “Its location in the heart of Spring Mill State Park with so many unique features makes it an attraction for Hoosiers and for our guests from other states. The investments made in the infrastructure and cosmetic features of the inn will ensure that it is a place where we can all make memories for years to come with family and friends.”

The look and feel of the inn remain true to the original rustic pioneer atmosphere but with modern conveniences.

Guests enter the front doors to an accessible lobby and a centrally located registration desk, alongside a fireplace ready for sitting and relaxing.

The new gift shop offers souvenir items along with self-serve snacks and drinks 24 hours a day. The downstairs lobby area provides comfortable gathering spaces for music, family games, reading, and relaxing by the fireplace. The new family-friendly splash pad that’s still under construction will feature both indoor and outdoor elements when completed.

Meeting rooms are available for conferences, group meetings, banquets and weddings. The Lakeview Room, with its expansive view of Spring Mill Lake, has new carpet and paint, and has been equipped with bird-friendly windows designed to reduce bird collisions. For inquiries about holding group events at Spring Mill Inn, call 812-849-4508.

Less-visible upgrades include new HVAC, new water lines, and a new fire alarm and sprinkler system. A generator has been installed that will power the inn when electricity is down due to storms. Parking garage improvements include work on the facades, staircases and traffic flow. The concrete in the garage has also been resealed.

Read more about the work that has been done at dnr.IN.govstate-parks/inns/spring-mill-inn-at-spring-mill-state-park/renovation/.

Park entrance fees apply when the gate is in operation. Buying an annual entrance pass is a great way for frequent guests to enjoy Spring Mill State Park and access the inn.

To view all DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.