Mill Springs Mill Shelter
Mill Springs Mill Shelter is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kentucky. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 36.93194, -84.78000
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 606-679-6337
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mill Springs Mill Shelter
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 hous
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holston Gas · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 1 designated routes (2 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.4 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cumberland Point Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Waitsboro Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 10.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Somerset KY RV Park | RV park | 10 mi | — | — |
| Fishing Creek Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 11 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cracker Barrel #454 | Overnight parking | 13 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.