Effigy Mounds National Monument
National Monument · IA
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/efmo
- Location
- Effigy Mounds National Monument (43.081, -91.197)
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Passport stamp locations
- Visitor Center
Hours
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Park trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.