Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
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Hopewell Culture at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Hopewell Culture highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Chillicothe, OH
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About Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, rituals, and rites of passage associated with a Native American religious movement that swept over half the continent for almost 400 years. Come walk among the earthworks and experience the past.
Weather Information
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate.
- Summer
are hot and humid with an average temperature around 75 degrees (F).
- Winter
are mildly cold with average temperatures around 30 degrees (F).
Average annual total rainfall is just under 38". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of less than 24".
Operating Hours
Park Grounds
The following list represents the hours for the park grounds at Mound City Group, Hopewell Mound Group, Hopeton Earthworks and Seip Earthworks are open every day of the year, during daylight hours. All park grounds officially close at sunset and re-open at sunrise. For hours of operation of the park's visitor center, please proceed to the "Visitor Center" section. There you will find the normal hours of operation for the park's only visitor center at Mound City Group.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Common questions
Planning Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Hopewell Culture. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
