Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Tue closed
• Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-23 to 2026-12-17; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center.

Official facts

Public access: Restricted access.

Protected area: 34 acres (14 ha).

Designation: National Cemetery. Listed as "Mill Springs National Cemetery" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).

Managed by: Department of Veterans Affairs.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
• Historic sites & museum
• Junior Ranger program
• Ranger & guided programs

Events

• Battlefield Tour

Before you go

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

The address of the Visitor Center and Museum is 9020 West Highway 80, Nancy, Kentucky 42544. The Visitor Center and Museum is located approximately eight miles west of Somerset, Kentucky along KY-80. Next door is the Mill Springs National Cemetery. Zollicoffer Park (Core Battlefield) is one mile due south of the Visitor Center along KY-235. From the Visitor Center, turn right onto KY-80 W head 0.3 of a mile. Turn left onto State Hwy 235 go 1 mile, Zollicoffer Park will be on your left.

Weather & when to go

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.

Visitor center

Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum

Visitor center

Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum

Visitor center

Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum

Visitor center

Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum — The Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center & Museum was established November 4, 2006, with the purpose of acquiring and distributing knowledge, and to preserve and exhibit objects, illustrating the history and importance of the Battle of Mill Springs and the preservation of battlefield land. The… — 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.

Visitor center

Tour Stop #1: Park Visitor Center and National Cemetery

Visitor center

Tour Stop #1: Park Visitor Center and National Cemetery

Visitor center

Tour Stop #1: Park Visitor Center and National Cemetery

Visitor center

Tour Stop #8: Ferry Landing Site

Facilities on the park map

3 bench, 1 defibrillator, 2 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 1 picnic area, 4 restroom, 1 shade zone, 8 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

History

Opened

2019

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened