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Mounds State Park

Facts about (Mounds State Park):

Overview ofMounds State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Mounds State Park, located off I-69 east of Anderson, features 10 unique "earthworks" built by a group of 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 seem to indicate it was used as a gathering place for religious ceremonies. Be sure to include time to visit the new Nature Center. The new building includes a bird viewing room, small animal displays and much more.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Mounds State Park): Activities and Facilities : Visitor Center and Gift Shop,Interpretive Naturalist Services, Picnicking,Shelters (Shelter Reservations), Hiking Trails, Fishing (White River), Rental - Recreation Building, Camp Store, Swimming , Pool (See Swim Alert). Camping : Electric , 75 sites, Youth Tent Areas, Dumping Station.

Contact Information:
Address:4306 Mounds Road Anderson, IN 46017
Phone No:765-642-6627

Hotels Close to Mounds State Park

  • Days Inn And Convention Center (3 miles - starting at $51)
  • Americas Best Inn Anderson (3 miles - starting at $39)
  • Comfort Inn Anderson (3 miles - starting at $69)
  • Fairfield Inn Marriott Anderso (3 miles - starting at $70)
  • Hampton Inn Anderson (3 miles - starting at $70)
  • Hampton Inn Suites Muncie (12 miles - starting at $101)
  • Fairfield Inn N Stes Marriott (12 miles - starting at $70)
  • Super 8 Muncie Ball St (13 miles - starting at $47)
  • Attractions Near Mounds State Park

    Beaches

    Steamer Lane (170 miles)
    Buskin Beach, Kodiak Island (200 miles)
    Macabee Beach (281 miles)

    Lakes

    Lake Maxinkuckee (86 miles)
    Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir (99 miles)
    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (130 miles)
    Tipsaw Lake (146 miles)
    Paint Creek Lake (147 miles)

    National Parks

    George Rogers Clark National Historic Park (141 miles)
    Hopewell Culture National Historic Park (147 miles)
    Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (152 miles)
    Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (155 miles)
    Mammoth Cave National Park (202 miles)

    River

    Wabash River (77 miles)
    Little Miami River (91 miles)
    Iroquois River (99 miles)
    Big and Little Darby Creeks (135 miles)
    Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor (167 miles)

    State Parks

    Whitewater Memorial State Park (49 miles)
    Tippecanoe River State Park (87 miles)
    Clifty Falls State Park (92 miles)
    Palisades-Kelper State Park (95 miles)
    Falls of the Ohio State Park (95 miles)
    For more Information about (Mounds State Park) Kindly visit the official
    website:
    http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2977.htm

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