Touring the Monument
Touring the monument is primarily self-guided on foot only. As a sacred site to the modern descendants of the moundbuilders, self-guided park access is offered via fourteen miles of hiking trails; no driving roadways exist in the park.
Ranger led hikes and other activities are available intermittently throughout the year; during the summer ranger hikes leave daily from the visitor center at 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM.
Be prepared to walk and hike with consideration given for proper clothing, footwear and supplies depending on the season! Most Indian mound groups, especially "effigy mounds", restored and native prairie are located up relatively steep hiking trails about 3/4 miles (or more) from the visitor center.
For mobility impaired persons, three burial mounds and Mississippi River riparian / wetland habitat are accessible near the visitor center via elevated boardwalk trails.
Parking
Parking is available at the visitor center which includes space for bus and recreational vehicles.
No Camping Available Within the Monument:
Please visit the chamber of commerce, county and state park links below to locate numerous camping resources nearby the monument.
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