Discover Bonneyville Mill

Local history, heritage, adventure, and rustic beauty–all rolled into one park.

Park Address

53373 County Road 131
Bristol, IN 46507

Directions to Bonneyville

Park Hours

January, February, November, December - 9 AM-6 PM
March, October - 9 AM-7 PM
April, September - 9 AM-8 PM
May, June, July, August - 9 AM-9 PM
MILL HOURS: Apr 18-Nov 12, Tue-Sun - 10 AM-5 PM

Park hours subject to change without notice.

Welcome to Bonneyville – a place where the tradition of the region can be tasted in the flour produced by the state’s oldest operating grist mill, and wild landscapes beckon you to wander.

The historic Bonneyville Mill is open seasonally:
10 AM – 5 PM (Tue – Sun), April 18 – November 12.

Seven miles of hiking trails meander through the park providing nature enthusiasts a chance to view abundant wildlife and beautiful wildflowers. A six-mile designated mountain bike trail provides mountain bikers a thrilling ride through wooded and rolling terrain.

In winter, Bonneyville Mill County Park offers cross-country skiers miles of challenging terrain and beautiful scenery making it one of the most popular cross-country ski areas in the region. The park’s two sledding hills will provide hours of winter fun for the whole family.


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Things to Do

Whether you crave adventure or a taste of the region’s wild beauty, come with a hefty appetite.

Biking

Over five miles of mountain biking trails are ready for riders to traverse.

Fishing

The Little Elkhart River offers anglers a chance to catch small-mouthed bass, pan fish, and stocked trout.

Snow Sports

Sledding hills and groomed ski trails offer some of the best winter fun around.

Upcoming Events

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Feature Grain Day

09/20/2025 11:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Open House at the Schoolhouse

09/18/2025 10:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Bonneyville Bird Fest

09/13/2025 10:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Hoosier Riverwatch Workshop

09/05/2025 9:00 am
Free (Limit 12)
18+
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Cast Iron Cookout & Swap Meet

08/23/2025 4:00 pm
$4/person
All Ages
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Open House at the Schoolhouse

08/21/2025 10:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Summer Astronomy

08/15/2025 8:00 pm
$3/person (Limit 25)
All Ages
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Perseids Party

08/08/2025 8:30 pm
Free
All Ages
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Creatures of the Night: Bats

07/31/2025 8:30 pm
Free
12+
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Hiking Club

07/15/2025 6:00 pm
Free
All Ages
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Paleo Night

07/11/2025 6:00 pm
$5/car
All Ages
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Red, White & Blue Cornbread Day

07/04/2025 10:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Open House at the Schoolhouse

07/17/2025 10:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Guided Painting Class

06/19/2025 6:00 pm
$35/person (Limit 20)
12+
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Open House at the Schoolhouse

06/19/2025 10:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Flying Wild Educator Workshop

06/17/2025 9:00 am
$10/person (Limit 20)
18+
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Nature Journaling

06/16/2025 10:00 am
Free
All Ages (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
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Feature Grain Day

06/14/2025 11:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Flour Paint

06/09/2025 12:00 pm
Free (Limit 25)
5-15
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Hoosier Riverwatch Workshop

05/17/2025 9:00 am
Free (Limit 12)
18+
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Open House at the Schoolhouse

05/22/2025 10:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Feature Grain Day

05/17/2025 11:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Trout Day

04/26/2025 9:00 am
Free
All Ages
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Bonneyville Buckwheat Pancake Breakfast

04/26/2025 7:30 am
$8/person (Free for ages 3 & under)
All Ages
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Creatures of the Night: Aquatic Insects

04/24/2025 7:30 pm
Free
12+ (Program includes a 1-mile hike in wet/muddy conditions and may not be suitable for younger children)
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Trail Trekkers: Salamaders

04/21/2025 1:30 pm
$2/person (Limit 15)
6-9
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Spring Constellations

04/04/2025 8:00 pm
$3 per person (Limit 25)
All Ages
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Wed. Bird Walk: Mindful Hike

04/02/2025 8:00 am
Free
8+
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Setting The Millstones

04/11/2025 10:00 am
Free
All
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Trail Trekkers: Animal Tracks & Signs

03/24/2025 1:30 pm
$2/child (Limit 15)
6-9
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Hiking Club

03/18/2025 6:00 pm
Free
All
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St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

03/17/2025 5:00 pm
Free
All
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Winter Walking Club

02/25/2025 5:00 pm
Free
All
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Backyard Maple Sugaring

02/22/2025 9:00 am
$7/person (Limit 25)
All
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Forest Bathing

02/15/2025 10:00 am
$5/person (Limit 12)
16+
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Survival: Fire Making

02/08/2025 12:00 pm
$2/person (Limit 25)
All
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Winter Astronomy

02/07/2025 7:00 pm
$3/person (Limit 25)
All
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Dutch Oven Pizza Lunch

01/25/2025 11:00 am
$8/person (Limit 24)
All (ages under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
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Gilwood/Peterson Bluebird Box

01/24/2025 5:00 pm
$20/box (Limit 15)
All
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Winter Walking Club

01/21/2025 4:30 pm
Free
All
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Shelters at Bonneyville Mill

Bonneyville offers a variety of shelters for your perfect gathering with friends and family.

Baldwin One Room Schoolhouse

Capacity35

Fee$150

Security Deposit$$100

Feedlot Shelter

Capacity150

Fee$150 (electricity included)*

Kum Mol Rie Shelter

Capacity100

Fee$85

Briar Patch Shelter

Capacity150

Fee$120

Security Deposit$$100

Lookout Shelter

Capacity50

Fee$60

Meadow Shelter

Capacity50

Fee$60