Mounds State Park

Category: State park

Address: 4306 Mounds Rd, Anderson, IN 46017, USA

Phone: +17656426627

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–11PM

Monday: 7AM–11PM

Tuesday: 7AM–11PM

Wednesday: 7AM–11PM

Thursday: 7AM–11PM

Friday: 7AM–11PM

Saturday: 7AM–11PM

Reviews

Jessica Morgan

Jun 5, 2022

Awesome place and for a great price! Highly recommend taking your children on the trails, the park, everything!

Tim Price

May 29, 2022

What an interesting, beautiful state park. The main Aden/Hopewell mound is one-of-a-kind. You can feel the 2000 year old presence of these amazingly intelligent, creative and industrious people. We should have paid more attention to them. The trails are wonderfully maintained and very beautiful: Indiana forest at its very best.

Melanie H

Nov 27, 2021

This park has good amenities for young children, including a nature center, easy trails close to parking, and a playground. Their playground could use some updates but my 2.5 year old was still able to play and have a great time. The …

Dee Taylor

Nov 27, 2021

We try to visit Mounds every year. We spent the day hiking if you have too much trouble climbing up and down steps or rough terrain this may be too much for you but they have several areas that are ok for every. The park has 4 mounds 3 are …

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Questions & Answers

What is the price per person to get into the park

Diana BellahBellah's mom | Feb 25, 2019
S R | Feb 26, 2019

$7 per vehicle

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Hows the Fishing?

Nathan LaRue | Feb 25, 2019
Savannah Lundgren | Feb 26, 2019

A lot of people come to the canoe launch and catch Small mouths, rock bass, and Blue gills! And the water is pretty low and clear, so that makes for better fishing today

Where exactly is the place to get spring water at

Doribug Rescue | Aug 28, 2021
Fred Stark | Aug 29, 2021

Take the asphalt road all the way to the back of the park. Its right beside the group camp area.

I was told that it was $7 per vehicle to enter the park, does that have to be paid in cash, or can you use a credit/debit card?

Rick Stroup | Feb 24, 2021
Mounds State Park (Owner) | Feb 25, 2021

Both cash or credit/debit card are accepted. If you plan to visit many Indiana State Parks, we suggest an annual pass: https://stores.innsgifts.com/permits/

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can you camp here?

Giovanna Valladares | Feb 25, 2020
Carol Burns | Feb 26, 2020

Yes

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IS the pool open tomorrow?

Barbara Shadday | Feb 25, 2020
Donna Cox | Feb 26, 2020

Should be open

Is there an area for tent camping?

Angie Wheeler | Feb 25, 2020
Administrism | Feb 26, 2020

Yes, they have a campgrounds. There isn't much shade, but if you call the office they can help you pick the shadiest spots. Reserve your campsite early (up to 6 months in advance) as all the best spots fill up quickly.

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Can you pitch a tent and make your own campfire?

A N | Feb 25, 2020
Ben Liston | Feb 26, 2020

They prefer that you burn your own wood, of course.

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Do they accept visa cards

Terry Blount | Feb 25, 2019
Billy G | Feb 26, 2019

Yes.

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What does the pool open on Monday?

Angela Harter | Feb 25, 2019
Jan Masterson | Feb 26, 2019

Noon till 6 p.m.

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Can a 40 ft camper be able to move around in park?

Alicia Corn | Feb 25, 2019
Leo Wilcox | Feb 26, 2019

Yes. There's an area for campers and trailers.

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Is this a good place to rock/fossil hunt?

Sherry Swope | Feb 25, 2019
Jeremiah Kinnamon | Feb 26, 2019

Sugar Creek in Crawfordsville, IN has a huge amount of fossils. Mostly crinoids

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Can you stay one night

Susan Kuenner | Feb 25, 2019
Leo Wilcox | Feb 26, 2019

Yes you can. If you go, don't forget to explore the trails.

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How close to ball state

Alisa Wood | Aug 28, 2021
Barbara Lumbis | Aug 29, 2021

About half an hour drive to BSU.

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How much does it cost to camp for one night during the week?

My Momma | Jul 29, 2021
Brent Woolard | Jul 30, 2021

$30 per night if you want an electric site.

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Are there showers, and how hot do they get?

Christopher Licoscos (Joker) | May 30, 2021
Linda Mckinney | May 31, 2021

Only in camp area not sure how hot

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Are the interpretive center and gift shop open in November? Do hours differ then?

Brian Wyatt | Feb 24, 2021
Donna Bryant | Feb 25, 2021

They are open. I do not know if the hours are different. Masks are required.

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Any stores near by?

Allen Eberly | Feb 24, 2021
Mounds State Park (Owner) | Feb 25, 2021

There is one off Scatterfield Road, about 3 miles south of the park.

Is there a walmart near by?

Allen Eberly | Feb 24, 2021
Mounds State Park (Owner) | Feb 25, 2021

There is a Wal-Mart located on Scatterfield Road, about 3 miles south of the park.

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Is there any dog agility equipment there

Serenity Hudson | Feb 24, 2021
MARK NEEDLER | Feb 25, 2021

There isn't any that I know of.

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What is the name of the little creatures that supposedly live there

Lisa Tyler | Sep 27, 2021
Raelee Gray | Sep 28, 2021

Pukwudgies!

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I'm working on a project, does any one know the cost per person for field trips?

Alivia Williams | Feb 25, 2020
Eddie Burres | Feb 26, 2020

You will need to call and ask them what their rates are.

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Is this related to Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa?

P Jones | Feb 25, 2020
Declan Lopez | Feb 26, 2020

No.

Are there horse trails

Dawn Crevier | Feb 25, 2020
Jerry Hufford | Feb 26, 2020

No, just walking trails.

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Any signs of Blue Green Algae in White River?

Amy Clark | Feb 25, 2020
Jerry Hufford | Feb 26, 2020

No. We were just there 2 weeks ago and floated 3 hours on tubes and seen no algae

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Why cant I pull this up on Google satellite maps?

Tree Russell | Feb 25, 2020
Declan Lopez | Feb 26, 2020

Maybe you have a slow internet connection. Satellite view uses a lot more bandwidth.

Is there an admission fee?

Bladed Gaming | Feb 25, 2020
Mowing Matt | Feb 26, 2020

7 dollars for residents of Indiana 9 dollars for others

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Does it cost to disperse camp here

Sunshine Reynolds | Feb 25, 2020
nicole mckinley | Feb 26, 2020

Yes

Are golf carts allowed in Mounds Park?

Linda Watson | Feb 25, 2020
Richard Winchester | Feb 26, 2020

I am pretty sure they are, just not on the trails.

Do you have to reservations

Juanita Fleetwood | Feb 25, 2020
James Wills | Feb 26, 2020

For camping or RV yes. To visit no

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Whats the cost to get in park on a daily basis

Barbara Kidder | Nov 26, 2021
Russell D Williams | Nov 27, 2021

No fee for admittance when I was there 2day.

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What is the admission price?

Bobbi Brooks | Feb 25, 2020
Evan Beall | Feb 26, 2020

It is usually 7$ However, you can also get a year pass if you want to go there often, but I am not sure how much that costs. But during the winter months, including early spring, you can get in free.

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How much to rent the shelter at mounds park Anderson IN?

Tassie Morrison | Feb 25, 2020
Curt Geary | Feb 26, 2020

160 per day

How much is an over night RV spot with electric?

Jack Scott | Feb 25, 2020
John Parrish | Feb 26, 2020

You'll have to contact the nature center to get prices. They will have all prices available for you.

Is there any places to sled in mounds?

Kevin Roland | Feb 25, 2019
Walt Wigner | Feb 26, 2019

No

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When does the park close for Winter ?

Terry Bixby | Feb 25, 2019
Jeff Dyer | Feb 26, 2019

My wife and I go to Mounds about every day and camping is open until early December and the Park itself is open year round. No entry fee during the week and after the end of October until the beginning of April there is no gate fees.

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Do we need to make reservations? Can we drive in and get a campsite?

Debbie Dietz | Feb 25, 2019
J Michael Allford | Feb 26, 2019

Weekends you need reservations, during week not so much. We checked this weekend at Mounds and Summit Lake, they were full. You can check availability on internet. Both great campgrounds. Enjoy your weekend camping. Check out the"Nomads" umc mission volunteers

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Are the trails easy to get to with a stroller (:?

Stephanie O'Donnell | Feb 25, 2019
Adonis Berry | Feb 26, 2019

It's best to walk, a lot of the trails are gravel at the beginning, but begin to change into dirt after you enter the wooded areas

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Can we catch and eat the fish we get in mound state park? Or is it all catch and release?

Han Chang | Feb 25, 2019
Mounds State Park (Owner) | Feb 26, 2019

Hi Han. You can take the fish and eat them. If you got them out of the White River, we recommend you check the Indiana Fish Consumption Advisory for how often you can eat each fish species from that particular area. See their website at https://www.in.gov/isdh/26778.htm.

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Do u have to pay just to go walk the trails

Janelle Scott | Feb 25, 2019
Mounds State Park (Owner) | Feb 26, 2019

Hi Janelle. You will still have to pay park entrance fees. Fees are $7 per in-state vehicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle. Thank you for your inquiry.

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Is there tent camping available here?

Aaron Bennett | Feb 25, 2019
John Campbell | Feb 26, 2019

Yes

When camping, can you park additional vehicles in another parking lot? Seeing as there is only one vehicle per site.

Joanna Fruchtnicht | Feb 25, 2019
Tj | Feb 26, 2019

Yes there is vistor parking where u can park extra vehicle

Are dogs allowed?

Lawrence Prange | Feb 25, 2019
HeRe So | Feb 26, 2019

As long as the dog is on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

What time does the pool open and close

Jennifer Chesher | Feb 25, 2019
Diana McNeal | Feb 26, 2019

6pm

Are there water hookups

Milla Finchum | Feb 25, 2019
HeRe So | Feb 26, 2019

Yes

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How much for a cabin for 1 night

Kyle Reed | Feb 25, 2019
Stephanie Rowland | Feb 26, 2019

Mounds doesn't have cabins. They have camp sites only.

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What time does the pool close today

Ava Gibbs | Feb 25, 2019
Jan Masterson | Feb 26, 2019

6pm

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Is swimming open today

April Simmons | Feb 25, 2019
Brian Goodnight | Feb 26, 2019

Yes

Can you ride golf carts on the trails?

A Google User | Feb 25, 2019
Sarah Lewis | Feb 26, 2019

Hank Gerhart, they HAVE bridle paths... I've seen plenty of horses there!

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Do you charge for the pool

Alicia Rivera | Feb 25, 2019
Sarah Lewis | Feb 26, 2019

Not sure admission price, but yes. Not a bad pool, but there are many more pools in the area with better features, such as slides.

Is the pool open this weekend?

Josh Knaus | Feb 25, 2019
Tomas Robinette | Feb 26, 2019

Typically pools in this area open over Memorial Day weekend for the season. I apologize for not being more sure, bit i believe it will be.

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Can i go just too fish with a friend?

Robert Bowen | Feb 25, 2019
Dark Side | Feb 26, 2019

With a 🐟 ing license

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Nature center hours

Roxie Hough | Feb 25, 2019
Jack Gardner | Feb 26, 2019

9-4 daily, but it's not in the google summary and is mid paragraph on the webpage. So don't feel bad about not finding it immediately

How bad is the near buy airport

Scott Hall | Feb 25, 2019
Nathan Trueblood | Feb 26, 2019

It is nice having the airport nearby... not to loud at all and get to see a takeoff or landing

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What is the price of camping per night?

Judi Perkinson | Feb 25, 2019
Ali | Feb 26, 2019

23 dollars

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Goodmorning. How much is the rate in marz? Kind regards, Ineke Schot

Ineke Schot | Feb 25, 2020
Ineke Schot | Feb 26, 2020

😂😂😂 i am Dutch ... The problem is solved.we had a grea time!

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How much is admission, and is it per person?

Missy Darr | Feb 25, 2018
Super Nova | Feb 26, 2018

Actually it's $7 per vehicle in state $8 for out of state

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When do they close camping date.

Patty Neufelder | Feb 25, 2019
Joanna Fruchtnicht | Feb 26, 2019

Probably labor day. Most campgrounds shut down that week

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Does mounds state park camping area have wi-fi?

Pam Burge | Feb 25, 2018
Annie Nielson | Feb 26, 2018

Not that I know of.

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