Marching Bear Mound Group in summer.
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.
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available9 activities
Park Name
InfoEffigy Mounds National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoIA
Phone
Info5638733491
efmo_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoPark trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center
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Activity: Guided Tours
InfoAvailable
Activity: Hiking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Front-Country Hiking
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Activity: Junior Ranger Program
InfoAvailable
Activity: Wildlife Watching
InfoAvailable
Activity: Birdwatching
InfoAvailable
Activity: Museum Exhibits
InfoAvailable
Activity: Shopping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Bookstore and Park Store
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Theme: Archeology
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Theme: Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
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Theme: Native American Heritage
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Theme: Animals
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Theme: Birds
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Theme: Fire
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Theme: Forests and Woodlands
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Theme: Deciduous Forests
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Weather Info
InfoAll 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.
Getting There
InfoLocated 3 miles north of Marquette, Iowa on Hwy 76.
GPS Coordinates
Info43.0810° N, -91.1969° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website