Effigy Mounds National Monument
41 nearby · 3 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
At a glance
- Near the park
- 41 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 3 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 41
- Aerial viewCampground
Camp site
2.7 mi · Marquette, IA
- Aerial viewCampground
Bloody Run Park
3.0 mi · Marquette, IA
Free and dispersed nearby 3
See them on the mapServices nearby: 1 rest area
About Effigy Mounds
The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus…
The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus American Indian mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.
Photos: NPS Photo/ Eaton Cote' · NPS / Eaton Cote'
Things to do
- Guided Tours
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Plan your visit
Getting there
Located 3 miles north of Marquette, Iowa on Hwy 76.
Weather
All four seasons are represented in this area with summer temperature in the upper 80’s with higher heat indexes due to humidity and winter daytime highs in the 20's. Temperatures are in °Fahrenheit.
Plan your visit
Hours
Park trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.
Getting there
Located 3 miles north of Marquette, Iowa on Hwy 76.
Weather
All four seasons are represented in this area with summer temperature in the upper 80’s with higher heat indexes due to humidity and winter daytime highs in the 20's. Temperatures are in °Fahrenheit.
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