Franklin Creek State Natural Area

Hiking

Four and one-half miles of hiking trails are marked and maintained at the park. The Mill Springs Trail is a unique, concrete-surfaced trail suitable for people of all mobility levels. The trail leads to the beautiful Mill Spring and possesses an easy rating. Pioneer Pass is highly recommended to see the park’s unique, natural beauty.

Fishing

Fishing is allowed in Franklin Creek on state-owned property. Check the park map to be sure you are on park property. Franklin Creek supports a population of smallmouth bass, channel catfish, carp, redhorse, and rock bass when stocked.

FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY for Franklin Creek and Mill Pond.

​Accessibility at Franklin Creek:

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Parking - The park office has a gravel parking lot.

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Restrooms - Accessible flush toilets are available in the park office, and accessible vault toilets are available next to Sunday's Picnic Shelter in the Mill Springs Day Use Area.

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Fishing - From the Sunday's Picnic Shelter in the Mill Springs Day Use Area, a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier at Mill Pond can be accessed via a concrete path.

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Picnicking - The Sunday's Picnic Shelter in the Mill Springs Day Use Area has accessible picnic tables and grills.

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Trails - The Mill Springs Trail is a concrete, wheelchair-accessible nature trail for 3/10 mile and ends at the Mill Spring. The final 150' of the trail is a wooden boardwalk in need of repair and would not be suitable for wheelchairs.