Pets allowed
Allowed with Restrictions
Guided tours
No
Backcountry camping
No
Lodging
No
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In the center of the town of Hurley lies the old mill ruins and a waterfall along Spring Creek, along with a small park built up around them.

Remaining mostly quiet within the small town, the park area offers access to Spring Creek, views of the the waterfall, pebbly shores where visitors can dip their feet or wade, a shaded area along the riverbanks, and a grassy area with plenty of picnic benches.

As the park lies within a town with a population of less than 200, visitors will often find they have the park grounds to themselves. Unless it is a weekend when the picnic lawn might be the center of attention for those living in town.

Parking is on a gravel road, and the river is a very short distance from the parking area. However the park itself is not built to ADA standards.

There is no fee to use or visit the park - the mill ruins themselves sit on private property across the river, however are in clear view from the park. There are no bathrooms and no water available at Hurley Old Mill Waterfall Park.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Fall

Congestion

Low

Parking Pass

None

Open Year-round

Yes

Pros

Historic.

Cons

Small.

Features

ADA accessible
Historically significant
Waterfalls
Family friendly
Picnic tables
Near lake or river
Bird watching

Location

Nearby Adventures

Kansas City/Lawrence/Topeka Metro Area, Missouri
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