Shoaff's Mill Tours

Visit the only working grist mill in the state park system and watch a 32-foot water wheel power machinery inside! Shoaff's Mill is an 1840's era Grist Mill that operates from May to October on weekends from 1-3pm. The 32-foot operational Fitz Water Wheel is one of the largest in the US. The Mill was originally built around 1837 by the owners of the Juniata Furnace, which was located just outside of park property. In 1866, several years after the Furnace closed, the Mill was sold to William Shoaff, and the Shoaff family owned and operated the mill for 100 years, grinding corn, wheat, and animal feeds, as well as producing apple cider and black walnut products. The state took control of the Mill and renovated it in the 1970s, turning it into a working museum. Many original artifacts still exist within the old mill. Registrations are not required - this is a first come, first serve facility.