Effigy Mounds National Monument

Plan Your Visit NPS.gov

Scenic view of the steep bluffs adjacent to the Mississippi River as trees start to change color.

Three conical mounds in a foggy morning setting.

View from the air of a mound covered in short green vegetation with forest behind.

About Effigy Mounds National Monument

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.

Available Activities

Guided Tours

Hiking

Front-Country Hiking

Junior Ranger Program

Wildlife Watching

Birdwatching

Museum Exhibits

Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store

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.