Mounds State Park — Wildlife Passport

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State park · Central · 39 mi away

Ten Adena-Hopewell ceremonial earthworks above the White River, ringed by bluff forest.

River bluffRavine forestEarthworks

Map

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Plan your visit

Hours7am to 11pm · open now

Fee$7 in-state vehicle

Best seasonsApril to October, with peak colour in mid-October

ParkingMain lot at the entrance or visitor contact station

EntrancesMain entrance at Anderson

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

AccessibilityAccessible restrooms near main parking, Paved or firm-surface route available

AmenitiesNature center, Pool, Campground

Official infoWebsite

Trails

EasyTrail 5 — Great Mound · 0.6 mi

ModerateTrail 2 — River Bluff · 2 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Find three signs without seeing the animal

Tracks, chewed cones, feathers, woodpecker holes — evidence counts.

Four native wildflowers in bloom, photographed without picking a single one.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

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Safety and etiquette

Check seasonal closures and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: Indiana DNR · Reviewed July 2026