Mounds State Park, IN

Description

Mounds State Park, located off I-69 east of Anderson, features 10 unique earthworks built by prehistoric Indians known as the Adena-Hopewell people. The largest earthwork, the Great Mound, is believed to have been constructed around 160 B.C. Archaeological surveys indicate the mounds were used as gathering places for religious ceremonies, from where astronomical alignments could be viewed.

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Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Archeological Sites
Archeology Programs
Area Attraction
Bath House
Bird Watching
Boardwalk
Boat Launch Ramp
Campground Host
Camping, Improved Site
Comfort Station
Convenience Store
Cultural Sites / Exhibits
Dump Station
Dump Station, Camper
Fire Rings
Fishing
Fishing, River / Stream
Gate
Grills
Hiking
Hiking - Difficult
Hiking - Moderate
Hiking Difficult
Hiking Moderate
Hiking Trail
Historic Sites
History Programs
Horseshoe Pits
Interpretive Center
Interpretive Display
Interpretive Waysides
Jogging/Running
Lifeguards (Seasonal)
Nature Center
Nature Study
Newspapers

Office / Ranger Station
Parking
Pay Telephone
Photography
Picnic Area
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Tables
Picnicking
Playground
Programs, Nature
Programs, Recreational
Recreation Programs
Restrooms
Retail, Firewood
Retail, Ice
Retail, Seasonal Concessions
Retail, Snacks
Retail, Store/Gift Shop
Retail, Supplies
River / Stream
Shelters
Sightseeing
Swimming
Toilet, Pit/Vault
Trails, Difficult Hiking
Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
Trails, Moderate Hiking
Viewing Platform/Overlk
Visitor's Center
Walking
Water Access, River / Stream
Water Drinking
Wildflower Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Less Than 1 Mile

Bicycling
Fishing Pier
Fishing, Park Lake
Fuel, Vehicles
Mountain/Trail Bicycling

Park Lake
Pier, Fishing
Trails, Bicycle
Trails, Mountain Bike

Greater Than 1 Mile

ATM/Cash Machine
Admin Service, Copying
Admin Service, Faxing
Airport
Antiquing
Archery
Ball Field
Boating
Boating, Canoeing
Boating, Kayaking
Camping, Primitive
Canoe Rental
Canoeing
Car Rentals
Catering
Church
Dining
Dock, Boat
Dock, Fishing
Emergency Services
First Aid Supplies
Fruit / Produce Picking

Grocery Store
Group / Community Facility
Horseshoes
Hospital
Kennel
Laundry
Maintenance, RV/Camper
Maintenance, Vehicle
Mall
Medical Clinic
Meeting Space
Motel
Orchard / Produce Farm
Propane
Putt-Putt
Putt-Putt Course
Recycling Station
Restaurant
Retail, Drinks
Seasonal Festivals
Shopping
Water Access, Park Lake

Within 10 Miles

Golf
Golfing
Rentals, Boats, Canoe
Rentals, Boats, Kayaks
Retail, Bait & Tackle

Tennis
Tennis Court
Town
Volleyball
Volleyball Net

Greater Than 10 Miles

Art & Museum

Trails, Equestrian

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.09576, -85.62007
40°5'45"N, 85°37'12"W

FROM THE NORTH: I-69 SOUTH TO EXIT 34. TAKE SR 67 W. TO CR 100 S. RIGHT ON CR 100 S. TO SR 232 E. RIGHT ON SR 232 E. ABOUT A QUARTER MILE TO ENTRANCE. FROM THE SOUTH: I-69 N. TO EXIT 26. TAKE SR 9 N. TO SR 232 E. 2 MILES TO ENTRANCE. FROM THE EAST: SR 67 W. TO CR 100 S. RIGHT ON CR 100 S. TO SR 232 E. RIGHT ON SR 232 E. ABOUT A QUARTER MILE TO ENTRANCE. FROM THE WEST: SR 32 E. TO SR 232 E. 2 MILES TO ENTRANCE.

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