Beautiful day on 10/10 fields are mowed. Grasses are over 6’ tall, stairs to tallest mound were short enough for my 48 lb dog to walk up. I was allowed to explore with my dog. Sit peacefully and just take it all in. Staff was super helpful, restrooms were clean. Great to go and learn about the land that was loved by some amazing people so many years ago. Great experience, met artists painting on the spot. Beautiful views and just peaceful.

This was a simple historical site with the center building having cool archeological finds that I haven't seen before, including two massive stone figures. We came with the family pass from the library but it only got in my husband and I. ALL children are charged admission....including my 3 week old baby. It isn't much but still, seems silly to charge for babies. There honestly isn't much to do once inside. Maybe there is more in the busy seasons? We came in the beginning of March.

Extremely fun, place to visit very relaxing and well-maintained making for enjoyable walks on the river and all over the state park. The trails are beautiful the mountains have historic relevance. If you enjoyed Native American stuff as much as I do, you will appreciate this place immensely. Pictured are my own indigenous people Chippewa Indian wife a thing of beauty

Great informative museum and place to see native history. Due to previous exploration one of the Mounds is a fake. It was completely dug out and redone. It was actually a conical shape with a side tier. The Mounds are thought to have been much bigger but due to previous digs and the creek deposits buried some of it underground. There is an hour plus long video on YouTube that can tell you more. Very interesting place.

If you like to visit ancient historic places this is where to go. There is a lot of history here. Sitting down by the river and going on top of each mound that at one time was a village is a great feeling to feel the energy. Seeing how it once was is a great experience to see exspecially if you truly do not know what it was like back then

Incredible that it was built by hand. The history film was very informative. Note: some of the artifacts have been rightfully return to the original tribes so displays are somewhat limited.

This is an underrated park for sure. You can easily spend a few hours walking and exploring it. It's well maintained and there's a lot of boards to read and learn more about the mounds. The museum did not have many displays when we went, but we watched the free movie being played inside. There is an entrance fee of $6 per person and they had some free snacks outside the building when we went.

Excellent stop! The museum there is very well done. The information on display is great. I learned things I had never heard. The area that has been opened up includes 2 mounds. If you have kids it is an excellent way to put interest into their minds on the past. And there is a LOT of room for them to get rid of pent up energy! Out by the parking lot there are quite a few picnic tables that are superbly shaded! It is a stop well worth making the time for or to make a day trip to!

Beautiful Georgia State Park site! The Mounds, the vistas, the Etowah River, the land. Extraordinary - especially for a breezy spring day. Skip the museum and go straight for the site!

It was totally unexpected how beautiful and peaceful this place is. We loved!! you can spend a long day relaxing and looking all the nature there.and also leaning about the history.

Went there on a second grade field trip and the guide was great and very knowledgeable! The view from the tallest mound was gorgeous! Loved it!

We enjoy taking our time when visiting the Etowah Mounds. They're set it in beautiful spot along the Etowah river, which can be better appreciated from stop the largest mound. Climb up there and relax for several minutes. It's easy to imagine why this spot was settled by native peoples, more 1300 years ago.

The mounds, river, and fields were beautiful! The view at the top of the big mound is beautiful, you can see the mountains. One of the best State historic sites in GA.

I have lived in the area all my life but had never stopped here. Glad I finally did. Beautiful park that is well maintained. Fun to imagine what the area looked like during the time the mounds were being built.

Great historic site. Etowah Indian Mounds near Cartersville, Georgia is the most intact Mississippian Culture site in the Southeast and was home to several thousand Native Americans between 1000 A.D. to 1550 A.D. The mounds are considered to be a sacred site — a place of reverence, remembrance, respect, and prayer. Interesting place to visit.

Simply wonderful! If you are looking for a wonderful place to retreat; meditate, connect with the universe, and recharge....this is a rare find in GA. We arrived early and planned to stay a minimum of 1 hour since it was a chilly morning. We actually stayed over 3 hours, wrapped snuggly in our blankets, allowing the sun to warm our souls!

Nice historic site only downside was museum was being remodeled so aside from video in theater & a few artifacts there wasn't much to see inside. Mounds were cool to see & the lake front was a good spot to escape the heat.

Agree with most of the reviews already here. Nice place to stop off at and stretch the legs, for a small fee that goes back to State Park system, so didn't mind paying the few bucks. Small museum inside with a short film about the location, which was interesting.

One of the most amazing experiences of my life. One off the Bucket list. I loved it. So much bigger than in my imagination. And to walk, see & feel the place where the peoples of the past once tread was an absolute thrill. Thank you for allowing me this privilege. I would have loved to live there, they were a rich people. What a wonderful life that must have been.

Nice park to walk around and learn more about the mounds. While we were there the park ranger gave a demonstration of how to use an atlatl and we got the chance to try it out. A fun way to spend a couple hours

Visitors should be informed of indigenous mores prior to help ease any expectations. Be humbled, as the mounds are naturesque and sacred. Take in the nature trail, river scape and land itself for a tranquil experience.

A good relaxing place to visit. The mounds are huge but they shut the Outdoor activities by 4:30PM. They expect you to be back inside by 4:30 to be precise. So plan accordingly. There is an indoor theatre which plays a documentary about the life of Cherokees and other natives. The inside museum is almost wiped out due to some new legal restrictions on the collected and displayed artifacts which rightfully belongs to the Indians. Used to have the indoor museum with so many stuffs but now there’s nothing and it was certainly disappointing.

I loved my visit to the Etowah Indian Mounds. The weather wasn’t great so I was the only one there, perfect for me. It’s amazing how they did this kind of work with the primitive tools they were using. It’s a beautiful park and the staff there were really helpful. It’s right along the Etowah River near Cartersville, GA. A definite unique educational experience.

Great historical place to visit! Family friendly, pet friendly! We enjoyed the history lesson and all the information. Beautiful scenery and not very expensive

We enjoyed our visit. There is free parking and I believe the entrance fee was $6/person. There is a gift shop and a small museum inside the main building, which includes a theatre that plays a video explaining the history of the area. It's a lovely place to walk around. We stayed about an hour. The Etowah Mounds are much closer to Atlanta than the Ocmulgee Mounds, which makes it more convenient, though the latter is free and covers a much larger area.

The Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site is home to several large Native American mounds, including a plaza, village site, and defensive ditch. These mounds were built by the Mississippian Culture around 1000 AD and were occupied until the 1600s. Here's a brief overview of the site: Mounds: There are three main mounds at the site, with the largest one standing over 60 feet tall. This mound likely served as a platform for a structure used by the chieftain or high-ranking officials. Museum: The on-site museum houses a collection of artifacts uncovered at the site, including pottery, tools, and ornamental objects. The exhibits provide insight into the lives, religion, and society of the people who lived here. Recreation: The area surrounding the mounds offers opportunities for picnicking, and there are nature trails where visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the region. Educational Programs: Guided tours and educational programs are often available, providing a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural significance of the mounds. Archaeological Importance: The Etowah Indian Mounds are a valuable archaeological site that has provided extensive information about the Mississippian Culture in the Southeastern United States.

The staff here is excellent. We met two Rangers, and both of them knew so much history and explanations to all of our questions it was really quite enjoyable. The park itself is incredibly small and you should be aware that the museum is closed! Supposedly it’s going to be open soon but right now it still cost six dollars and you don’t even get the museum. The Etowah river is gorgeous, and it was very low crowds at 10 AM in the morning. Lovely to see but not much to do here.

Nice place. Good historical site. Kids like this place. It's very grassy plane land. They would like to run around the grass. The top of the slope is so nice and breeze. It's nice to sit around the edges and have a nice view and enjoy the site. If you have plan to stay longer bring food.There are more picnic tables in the front near car parking area.

Beautiful, peaceful, very relaxing area by the river where you can sit on benches & watch the wildlife if you have time. Many comfortable benches on the walk trail & around the areas of the mounds if stopping along the way to the mounds is needed. Prices super cheap & definitely worth the money. Special shows & demonstrations on the weekends usually not done during the week such as: Blow dart demonstration, making arrowheads, shooting a bow, & lots of others. Friendly & knowledgeable staff. Holidays being an exception they're open 9a-5p 7 days a week. A must see!