Mounds State Park, managed by Indiana DNR, sits just outside Anderson and preserves a set of earthworks built by the Adena-Hopewell culture, giving the campground a historical backdrop that sets it apart from standard state park stops. The campground itself is compact and orderly, with sites arranged in rows across open ground. Shade is limited at many sites, though reviewers consistently point campers toward sites 9 through 20, which have better tree cover. All sites include electric hookups, and full hookup options with water and sewer are available, making this a campground that tends to work best for RV campers rather than those seeking a more removed experience.
Cleanliness is one of the most consistent themes across reviews. Marianne B. called the bathrooms "some of the cleanest I've seen anywhere," and multiple visitors echo that the sites and facilities are well-maintained. The camp store near check-in carries basic supplies. A swimming pool is open during summer months for a small additional fee, and the visitor center runs feeding sessions for animals in its care and rents explorer packs for younger campers to take on the trails.
Noise is worth factoring into trip planning. The campground sits adjacent to a small airfield, and several reviewers note the sound of planes and helicopters during the day, with at least one mentioning train noise in the early morning hours. Sites can also flood after heavy rain. The trails themselves are a draw: mostly stone-covered, well-marked, and routed along the White River during portions of Trail 5. Fishing and river access round out the activity options, and a rocky riverbank gives kids a place to wade.
Nightly rates run $20 to $45, with pull-through sites available for a small premium. Reservations are accepted, and the park operates year-round, though pit toilets replace the standard restrooms in the off-season. Pets are permitted. For campers who want a full-hookup alternative nearby, Timberline Valley RV Resort is located less than a mile northeast.
Description
Mounds State Park, located off I-69 east of Anderson, features 10 unique earthworks built by prehistoric Indians known as the Adena-Hopewell people. The largest earthwork, the Great Mound, is believed to have been constructed around 160 B.C. Archaeological surveys indicate the mounds were used as gathering places for religious ceremonies, from where astronomical alignments could be viewed.
<font color="red"><font size="5"><b>This campground is located in Anderson, Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis. There is another Mounds' campground at 'Brookville Lake' in eastern Indiana. Please be sure that you have selected the correct location.</b></font></font>
SUMMIT LAKE STATE PARK 25 MILES;
FORT HARRISON STATE PARK 40 MILES
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**This campground is located in Anderson, Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis. There is another Mounds' campground at 'Brookville Lake' in eastern Indiana. Please be sure that you have selected the correct location.**
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMounds State Park Campground is located in Indiana near Anderson
Directions
FROM THE NORTH: I-69 SOUTH TO EXIT 34. TAKE SR 67 W. TO CR 100 S. RIGHT ON CR 100 S. TO SR 232 E. RIGHT ON SR 232 E. ABOUT A QUARTER MILE TO ENTRANCE. FROM THE SOUTH: I-69 N. TO EXIT 26. TAKE SR 9 N. TO SR 232 E. 2 MILES TO ENTRANCE. FROM THE EAST: SR 67 W. TO CR 100 S. RIGHT ON CR 100 S. TO SR 232 E. RIGHT ON SR 232 E. ABOUT A QUARTER MILE TO ENTRANCE. FROM THE WEST: SR 32 E. TO SR 232 E. 2 MILES TO ENTRANCE.
Address
4306 MOUNDS ROAD
Anderson, IN 46017
Coordinates
40.10698134919187 N
85.61714764862663 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/14/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 19 min from Muncie, IN
- 44 min from Indianapolis, IN
- 1 hr 1 min from Kokomo, IN
- 1 hr 24 min from Columbus, IN


























