Ball Mill Resurgence Natural Area Perryville, MO 63775

Ball Mill Resurgence Natural Area is a unique and captivating park located in Perryville, Missouri, United States. This natural area features a stunning karst formation known as a resurgence, where a sinkhole fills with water and overflows into nearby Blue Spring Branch during heavy rains. The basin is 20 feet in diameter and five feet deep, with a towering 50-foot limestone wall on one side. The swirling water inside the sinkhole polishes rocks, giving it the name "ball mill."

Owned by the L-A-D Foundation, dedicated to sustainable forest management and conservation of natural and cultural areas in Missouri, Ball Mill Resurgence is part of the extensive karst network in Perry County, known for its high density of caves. The Foundation, founded by renowned conservationist Leo Drey, also manages Pioneer Forest in the Missouri Ozarks.

Visitors can explore the natural beauty of Ball Mill Resurgence by taking a short ¾ mile trail that loops past the sinkhole. The park is easily accessible from Perryville, with directions provided for travelers. The park is dedicated to protecting and managing the state's fish, forest, and wildlife, while providing opportunities for citizens to enjoy and learn about these resources. A visit to Ball Mill Resurgence Natural Area offers a chance to witness the wonders of Missouri's unique karst landscape and the conservation efforts of the L-A-D Foundation.