Motor Mill Historic Site

Motor Mill Bridge Turkey River and Motor Mill Motor Mill in winter

Discover Motor Mill Historic Site in Elkader

Hidden in the Turkey River valley, the Motor Mill Historic Site is a peaceful natural area that features a six-story limestone flouring grist mill and four related stone buildings dating from the late 1860’s. Motor Mill is a historic site on the National Register of historic places and a Silo's and Smokestacks partner site.
Motor Mill park also offers primitive camping, canoe access on the Turkey River, trails for hiking and horseback riders, and bow hunting. For questions regarding camping check our our Clayton County FAQ section here on Mycountyparks, if you are unable to find an answer please call our office! 


Features Available at Various Facilities

  • Campground
  • Cooking / eating utensils
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Firewood available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Heating
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pets prohibited
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
  • Sewer Connection
  • Shower facilities
  • Table with chairs
  • Wi-Fi

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