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Mounds State Park This is an official page of Mounds State Park. The largest earthwork, the Great Mound, is believed to have been constructed around 160 B.C.

Mounds State Park, located off I-69 east of Anderson, features 10 unique earthworks built by prehistoric Native Americans known as the Adena-Hopewell people. Archaeological surveys indicate the mounds were used as gathering places for religious ceremonies, from where astronomical alignments could be viewed. The park features a Nature Center, hiking trails, camping, and a canoe launch. Please review our commenting guidelines at http://on.IN.gov/dnrsocial. This property is in the Eastern Time Zone.

With summer winding down, now it the perfect time to join our naturalists for a program! Check out what programs are bei...
09/10/2026

With summer winding down, now it the perfect time to join our naturalists for a program! Check out what programs are being offered at Mounds State Park and at other Indiana State Parks by visiting the online program calendar here: https://ow.ly/5WC250ZxR3w

🍂Come one, Come all to Mounds Fest 2026!🍂Join us Saturday, September 19th starting at 10AM for our first ANNUAL Mounds F...
09/08/2026

🍂Come one, Come all to Mounds Fest 2026!🍂

Join us Saturday, September 19th starting at 10AM for our first ANNUAL Mounds Fest! This festival combines our beloved Pioneer Day and Archaeology Day into one fantastic event. We will have all the hits from Pioneer Day and Archaeology Day along with live raptor programs (the birds, not dinosaurs), live snake programs, live music, and more!

Mounds Fest is free with park admission. Park admission is $7 per vehicle for Indiana residents or $15 per vehicle for out-of-state residents.

on.IN.gov/mounds

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Mounds State Park
Mounds Fest
September 19th. Festival Opens at 10AM. Live Music at 6PM
Live Raptor Program. Archaeology Club
Live Snake Program. Pioneering
Live Music, & More
Contact (765) 642-6627 or [email protected] for questions

🌳Thursday, September 10th 🦝6PM – Friends of Mounds State Park Monthly Meeting & Program – Are you interested in supporti...
09/08/2026

🌳Thursday, September 10th
🦝6PM – Friends of Mounds State Park Monthly Meeting & Program – Are you interested in supporting the park or learning about current volunteer initiatives? Interested in attending a free educational program? Come to the Visitor Center program room for a short educational program followed by the Friends’ monthly meeting. Open to the public!

🌳Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th -
We’re at the Andersontown Powwow!🍂
Visit Beulah Park in Alexandria and stop by the Mounds State Park tables to participate in hands-on activities and learn about the park’s cultural resources.

🎶After your Saturday visit, head to the park for Larry Gindhart’s annual FREE Healing Power of Nature concert from 4:30-5:30PM at the Visitor Center amphitheater (end of building nearest the Bronnenberg Home). This concert features the soothing sounds of Native American flutes and invites deep calmness. Bring your own chair or blanket if desired!

Visit https://ow.ly/7FsZ50ZJscx to see a full listing of Indiana State Park programming!

Happy Labor Day from Mounds State Park! The Park Office will be closed today in observance of the holiday and will reope...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Mounds State Park!

The Park Office will be closed today in observance of the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, September 8th at 9am.

The trails are open today and everyday from 7am-11pm.

on.IN.gov/mounds

Our camp hosts had quite the ssss-urprise when they opened their firewood shed 🐍. A rat snake had turned it into a nap ...
09/05/2026

Our camp hosts had quite the ssss-urprise when they opened their firewood shed 🐍. A rat snake had turned it into a nap shed! Are you still seeing snakes while on your hikes?

To learn more about Indiana native snakes, visit on.IN.gov/snakes.

Labor Day Weekend Programming is here! Check out what our naturalists have scheduled below:☀️Saturday, September 5th 🌳3P...
09/05/2026

Labor Day Weekend Programming is here! Check out what our naturalists have scheduled below:

☀️Saturday, September 5th

🌳3PM – Nature Journaling – Meet Naturalist Jonathan on the Visitor Center front porch for a 1.5-hour guided nature journaling session. Translate your time on the trails into a keepsake of your visit. Materials and instructions are provided – bring your own journal.

🥾8PM – Pukwudgie Lore Hike – Meet the Naturalist outside the Visitor Center to embark on a 1-hour moderate hike exploring the fascinating lore of Pukwudgies, creatures of Native American folklore. Who knows, maybe you’ll get to see one for yourself! Red light flashlights preferred. Hike may involve stairs or rough terrain.

☀️Sunday, Septmeber 6th
All Day – Nature Center Scavenger Hunt – Beat the heat while still enjoying the park! Pick up a copy of the Nature Center Scavenger Hunt inside the Visitor Center between 9AM-3:30PM and see what you can learn about the park from the interpretive displays.

🍃1PM – Pawpaw Wander – Did you know that Indiana is home to the largest wild edible fruit in North America? Join the Naturalist outside the Visitor Center for a 1-hour hike to learn how to identify, cultivate, and possibly consume this special native fruit.

To view more of our interpretive programming visit: https://ow.ly/717l50ZJrEk

Due to the Heat Advisory the Alexandria Community Band Concert scheduled for tonight at 7PM has been cancelled. Alt text...
09/04/2026

Due to the Heat Advisory the Alexandria Community Band Concert scheduled for tonight at 7PM has been cancelled.

Alt text: Members of a band sitting in chairs outside playing music.

Itchin' to go fishin'? 🎣🐟Be sure to get your 2026-2027 season fishing license today at our Park Office. Open daily 9am-4...
09/03/2026

Itchin' to go fishin'? 🎣🐟

Be sure to get your 2026-2027 season fishing license today at our Park Office. Open daily 9am-4pm.

To learn more about Indiana fishing regulations visit on.IN.gov/fishingguide.

Itchin' to go fishin'? 🎣🐟Be sure to get your 2026-2027 season fishing license today at any of our Park Offices. To learn...
09/03/2026

Itchin' to go fishin'? 🎣🐟

Be sure to get your 2026-2027 season fishing license today at any of our Park Offices.

To learn more about Indiana fishing regulations visit on.IN.gov/fishingguide.

Address

4306 Mounds Road
Anderson, IN
46017

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 11pm
Tuesday 7am - 11pm
Wednesday 7am - 11pm
Thursday 7am - 11pm
Friday 7am - 11pm
Saturday 7am - 11pm
Sunday 7am - 11pm

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+17656426627

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