Effigy Mounds National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Iowa
đ Park Overview
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.
đ¤ Weather Information
All four seasons are represented in this area with summer temperature in the upper 80âs with higher heat indexes due to humidity and winter daytime highs in the 20's. Temperatures are in °Fahrenheit.
đ Directions
Located 3 miles north of Marquette, Iowa on Hwy 76.
Images
Marching Bear Mound Group in summer.
Credit: NPS Photo
Scenic overlook from the popular Fire Point Trail overlooking the Mississippi River and Driftless area bluffs.
Credit: NPS Photo
Three Conical mounds along the Fire Point Trail during a foggy morning.
Credit: NPS / Kat Busse
Follow a line of conical mounds that will lead you out to Fire Point which overlooks the Mississippi River.
Credit: NPS Photo/ Eaton Cote'
A bear mound visible along the park's North Unit trail.
Credit: NPS / Eaton Cote'
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Jun 9
Mist
High: 86.4°F | Low: 67.8°F
Humidity: 83%
Wind: 7.2 mph
Rain Chance: 16%
UV Index: 7.9
Sunrise: 05:25 AM
Sunset: 08:42 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (24%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 72.9°F
Cloud Cover: 16%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Jun 10
Patchy rain nearby
High: 84°F | Low: 69°F
Humidity: 87%
Wind: 19.5 mph
Rain Chance: 81%
UV Index: 8.5
Sunrise: 05:25 AM
Sunset: 08:43 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (15%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 73.6°F
Cloud Cover: 81%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Jun 11
Heavy rain
High: 76.3°F | Low: 52.7°F
Humidity: 90%
Wind: 20.6 mph
Rain Chance: 83%
UV Index: 3.8
Sunrise: 05:24 AM
Sunset: 08:43 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (8%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 64.1°F
Cloud Cover: 83%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Children's Winter Story Time
Join a park ranger at the visitor center for our Childrenâs Winter Story Time in the visitor center auditorium. The ranger will read 3-4 children's books.
Date: Jan 3, 2026 12:00am to Jan 3, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Children's Winter Craft Time
Join a park ranger at the visitor center for our Childrenâs Winter Craft Time in the visitor center auditorium. The ranger will teach a hands-on craft that the children will be able to create and take home.
Date: Jan 4, 2026 12:00am to Jan 4, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Children's Winter Story Time
Join a park ranger at the visitor center for our Childrenâs Winter Story Time in the visitor center auditorium. The ranger will read 3-4 children's books.
Date: Jan 10, 2026 12:00am to Jan 10, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Eagle Viewing Hike
Date: Jan 10, 2026 12:00am to Jan 10, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Golden Eagles Club: Braiding Sweetgrass Book Club Discussion
This winter Effigy Mounds National Monument is offering weekly programing for a new Golden Eagles Club at the park. These programs are intended for mature adults but open to anyone. Programs may be a variety of activities and topics.
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Join Dr. Mark Grey for a discussion of 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 12:00am to Jan 15, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Children's Winter Story Time
Join a park ranger at the visitor center for our Childrenâs Winter Story Time in the visitor center auditorium. The ranger will read 3-4 children's books.
Date: Jan 17, 2026 12:00am to Jan 17, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Golden Eagles Club: Indigenous Beadwork
This winter Effigy Mounds National Monument is offering weekly programing for a new Golden Eagles Club at the park. These programs are intended for mature adults but open to anyone. Programs may be a variety of activities and topics.
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Join a park ranger in learning about indigenous beadwork.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 12:00am to Jan 22, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Children's Winter Story Time
Join a park ranger at the visitor center for our Childrenâs Winter Story Time in the visitor center auditorium. The ranger will read 3-4 children's books.
Date: Jan 24, 2026 12:00am to Jan 24, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Golden Eagles Club: Mindfulness Walk
This winter Effigy Mounds National Monument is offering weekly programing for a new Golden Eagles Club at the park. These programs are intended for mature adults but open to anyone. Programs may be a variety of activities and topics.
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Join a park ranger for a mindfulness walk on the Yellow River Boardwalk.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 12:00am to Jan 29, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Josh Wachuta Lecture - The Geography and Long-Term Legacies of US-Indigenous Treaties in the Upper Midwest
Dr. Joshua Wachuta, Mellon Humanities Fellow, American Conservation Experience and National Park Service Volunteer in Park, will preview his digital humanities exhibit on the geography and long-term legacies of US-Indigenous Treaties in the Upper Midwest.
Date: Feb 4, 2026 12:00am to Feb 4, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
đ Physical Address:
151 Hwy 76
Harpers Ferry, IA 52146
đ¤ Mailing Address:
151 Hwy 76
Harpers Ferry, IA 52146
đ Voice Phone: 5638733491
âď¸ Email: efmo_interpretation@nps.gov