Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, rituals, and rites of passage associated with a Native American religious movement that swept over half the continent for almost 400 years. Come walk among the earthworks and experience the past. Read More
Need suggestions to plan your visit to the park? Whether you're here for a half-day, full-day or multiple days, we're here to help!
Looking to schedule your school group's field trip to Mound City Group? Click the link for visit info and a required scheduling form.
Before you leave your house, let us help you make your plans for your visit. Information on park hours and events can also be found here.
Ask a ranger for a Jr. Ranger booklet. You can finish at the park or take it home and mail it back. A virtual option is also available.
Directions to the park's visitor center and the two other accessible sites can be found here with a link to customized directions.
Now that the park is a World Heritage site, familiarize yourself with what exactly World Heritage is and what it means to the park.
Photos from the October 14th, 2023 event celebrating the park's inscription as the nation's 25th World Heritage site.
We understand the need to provide facilities that are compliant. Learn more about these features.
Visitor education is a priority but, so is visitor safety. To help, here are some of the more pertinent things to keep in mind.
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Last updated: May 14, 2025
