Old Mill

Kathleen Fetterly

Old mill is such a lovely park. It has almost everything you could want a nice river, a nice hike, beautiful woods, interactive display awesome Stonebridge and lots of educational signs. Great amount of history and something for everyone. Lars Larson Cabin and shed- There was a tractor there and an audio demonstration of the working mill.

Naomi

The new BRIDGE! Our time at Old Mill is always relaxing. Now parents, children, teenagers can roam over the bridge to the 🧲 horseshoe range, swim in the filtered water, gather pretty rocks and aggets while looking for garter snakes. Rumor has it, the powers that be want to destroy the bathroom/shower due to an outdated water heater. Why spend all that money to make a RUSTIC campground? It truly makes no sense. We saw license plates from Canada, North Dakota, and of course, Minnesota! Please, say it's a cruel joke... Why would you do that to a northern Minnesota treasure ? Please, write your state senator (Mark Johnson) to ask just WHO made the decision and IF they've ever even camped there?! Keep OLD MILL FUNCTIONING!

Ken Palar

In the list of my favorite state parks, though it is quite a ways off the beaten path and one of the least visited in the Minnesota state park system. Beautiful trails through prairie and river bank forests with interpretive signs of early native and immigrant life, as well as the ecology of the area. Many examples of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) buildings. The mill area is an interesting look at farm life in the late 1800s. Some notes: I have hiked the hiking club trail multiple times now and it seems to constantly change. Previously having gone the length of the park at nearly 3 miles, it is now only 1.4. I would highly suggest if only visiting to hike that trail to also go across the river and then also visit the mill site. Previous times have had lots of ticks, but August 2025 none were seen. Interpretive signs indicate there is a lot of poison ivy around, so watch kids and wear appropriate clothing and footwear if hiking.

Lodie Van Der Walt

Kids enjoyed it a lot . Unfortunately the restrooms were all out of order and no one wants to "go" in the woods, sure it's illegal . Lack of restrooms aside, we had a nice day

Ammie A

The beach and swimming pond were clean and well maintained. The park has space for outdoor games, trails and a river to explore, plenty of room for sun bathing, and, of course, swimming. There is no running water or bathrooms, but there is an outhouse and stalls for changing.