What are the hours at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument?

Mon: 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 - 4:00PM (Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument)

Does Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Monument · KY

Open

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs.

Type: National Monument
State: KY
Nearest town: Nancy

About Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

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.

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Visitor info

AddressMill Springs Battlefield National Monument, 9020 West Highway 80, Nancy, KY 42544

Phone(606) 636-4045

Websitewww.nps.gov/misp/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	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 - 4:00PM

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Getting thereThe 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…

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How we read this status

We derive Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.