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 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)

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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).

Air Quality: AQI 33 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -9° - 0° -10° 54 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
February - -7° - 3° -7° 57 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
March - -1° - 9° 0° 83 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
April - 4° - 16° 10° 98 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
May - 10° - 22° 16° 103 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
June - 15° - 27° 21° 100 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
July - 18° - 29° 23° 106 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
August - 16° - 28° 22° 90 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
September - 12° - 25° 19° 75 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
October - 6° - 18° 12° 70 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
November - 1° - 10° 2° 88 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
December - -5° - 4° -5° 75 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -