National Monument

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is a National Monument in Kentucky. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Kentucky National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

A orange sunset over the white granite headstones in the national cemetery with silhouetted cannon.
Sunset on the National Cemetery · Photo: NPS (via nps.gov)

About the park

“The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importance to both sides of the fight.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Mill Springs Battlefield.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - AutoJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum Exhibits

Operating hours

The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and is closed Monday and Tuesdays. The grounds and driving tour are open from dawn till dusk, seven days per week.

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM

Weather: Nancy, Kentucky, on average, gets 50 inches of rain per year and 11 inches of snow. July is usually the warmest month with temperatures around 86 F. January can reach a low of 25 F.

Contact and directions

Phone
606-636-4045
Email
[email protected]
Address
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Nancy, KY 42544
Coordinates
37.0688, -84.7375· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and MuseumMon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM606-636-4045Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/misp/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.