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.


Park Map

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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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Nature Notebooks - Session Four

03/09/2024 10:00 am
 $14/session or $40/series
12+
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Nature Notebooks - Session Three

02/10/2024 10:00 am
 $14/session or $40/series
12+
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Nature Notebooks - Session Two

01/13/2024 10:00 am
 $14/session or $40/series
12+
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Nature Notebooks - Session One

12/09/2023 10:00 am
 $14/session or $40/series
12+
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Hiking Club

03/19/2024 6:00 pm
no fee
All
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Build A Bat House

03/01/2024 6:00 pm
$15/box
10+
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Backyard Maple Syrup Making

02/24/2024 9:00 am
$7/person
All
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Survival: Fire Making

02/10/2024 12:00 pm
$2/person
All
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Cross County Skiing at Bonneyville

02/03/2024 2:00 pm
no fee
8+
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Bird Beaks 101

01/29/2024 6:00 pm
no fee
All
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Trail Trekkers: Scat

01/22/2024 1:30 pm
$2/child
6-9
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Bonneyville Recipe Share Day

01/20/2024 11:00 am
no fee
8+
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Winter Astronomy

01/13/2024 6:00 pm
$3/person
All
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Illuminated Trail Hike

12/19/2023 5:30 pm
Free
All
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

12/03/2023 2:00 pm
$4/person (Limit 22)
8+
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The Scoop on Squirrels

11/30/2023 6:00 pm
Free (Limit 25)
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