Mounds State Park

Park State park preserving ancient Native American earthworks

East-central Indiana park preserving prehistoric earthen mounds atop a bluff; visitors follow short trails, read interpretive signage about the native earthworks, and picnic on the hilltop grasslands.

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Mounds State Park
Mounds State Park, 4306 Mounds Rd, Anderson, IN 46017, United States
40.1034, -85.6183
Park: Daily daylight hours; visitor center seasonal
Vehicle fees or state park daily admission may apply (check Indiana state park rates)

How to Get to Mounds State Park #

Mounds State Park is located near Anderson, Indiana, off Indiana State Road 32 and Mounds Road. The park is a short drive from Interstate 69; follow local signage to the park entrance and visitor center.

Tips for Visiting Mounds State Park #

  • Visit at dusk for evocative views of the earthen mounds silhouetted against the sky.
  • Explore the interpretive center for explanations of Adena and Hopewell culture contexts.
  • Combine a visit with the White River for canoeing and wildlife viewing in the area.

Best Time to Visit Mounds State Park #

Spring through autumn for easiest access and outdoor programming; weekends are busiest in summer.

Spring
April-June · 8-22°C
Comfortable weather and emerging greenery; good for educational visits.
Summer
July-August · 20-30°C
Lush foliage and active wildlife; busier weekends.
Autumn
September-October · 10-20°C
Cooler days and crisp evenings; excellent for photography.

Weather & Climate near Mounds State Park #

Climate

Mounds State Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (999 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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