Effigy Mounds National Monument

Marching Bear Mound Group in summer.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Winter Birds of Effigy Mounds National Monument & Film Festival
Upcoming Events at Effigy Mounds National Monument including winter birding program and film screenings in January, February, and March.
Effigy Mounds Fall Ranger Guided Hikes
The public is invited to join a ranger on a series of guided hikes this fall at Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Effigy Mounds National Monument 75th Anniversary Commemoration
Join us on Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the 75th anniversary.
Bear Effigy Mounds with visitor walking nearby.
Photo by NPS Photo
Scenic view of the steep bluffs adjacent to the Mississippi River as trees start to change color.
Photo by NPS Photo
Three conical mounds in a foggy morning setting.
Photo by NPS / Kat Busse
Circular mounds in a single line.
Photo by NPS Photo/ Eaton Cote'
View from the air of a mound covered in short green vegetation with forest behind.
Photo by NPS / Eaton Cote'