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.
Mounds State Park at a Glance#
Address: Mounds State Park, 4306 Mounds Rd, Anderson, IN 46017, United States
Website: https://www.in.gov/dnr/parks/forestry-parks/mounds-state-park/
Hours: Park: Daily daylight hours; visitor center seasonal
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Mounds State Park#
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).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).