Outdoors Harpers Ferry, Decorah
Effigy Mounds National Monument
An outdoor spot in Harpers Ferry, Decorah, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Fall.
Why go
Ancient Native American animal-shaped mounds on Mississippi River bluffs.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Decorah, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Harpers Ferry
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Fall
On these curated routes
Effigy Mounds National Monument is a stop on our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Decorah
3 more curated outdoor spots in Decorah. See the full Decorah guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Decorah run from 25°F in January to 83°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Effigy Mounds National Monument itself, we suggest: Fall.
Modelled monthly averages for Decorah from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Decorah weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Effigy Mounds National Monument, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 151 IA-76, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146, USA
- Coordinates
- 43.08882, -91.18558
- Destination
- Decorah, Iowa
Effigy Mounds National Monument: quick answers
How much time do you need at Effigy Mounds National Monument?
Plan on about 2 hours at Effigy Mounds National Monument. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Effigy Mounds National Monument?
Our pick: Fall. Insider tip: The Fire Point trail is a 2-mile round trip to river views.
Is Effigy Mounds National Monument free?
Yes, we list Effigy Mounds National Monument as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Effigy Mounds National Monument?
Effigy Mounds National Monument is at 151 IA-76, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Effigy Mounds National Monument?
Effigy Mounds National Monument appears on Iowa Driftless & River Towns, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Effigy Mounds National Monument to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Decorah.
Plan Decorah
- Decorah travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Decorah weather by month
- Decorah to Dubuque 79 mi straight-line
- Des Moines to Decorah 151 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
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- Mabe's Pizza Food
- Trout Run Trail Activity
- Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. Drinks
- Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.