Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
Cartersville, GA
Earthen mounds built by Mississippian people between about 1000 and 1550, including a 63-foot platform mound you can climb. A small museum displays carved marble figures found here; admission is charged.
- Nearest town
- Cartersville, GA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 34.1257, -84.8078
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Red Top Mountain State Park CampgroundCampsite6 mi from Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic SiteTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Allatoona Landing Marine Resort CampgroundCampsite6 mi from Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
- Upper Stamp Creek CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
- Sweetwater CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
- Beautiful Rock CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Williams Court CampgroundsCampsite19 mi from Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
All campsites in Georgia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site?
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site is in Cartersville, GA, at GPS 34.1257, -84.8078. It is about 35 mi from Atlanta.
Can you camp near Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Red Top Mountain State Park Campground, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site?
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Northwest Georgia: Kennesaw to Cloudland Canyon and Chickamauga.
What is there to see near Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (17 mi), Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park (36 mi), Stone Mountain Park (44 mi) and Amicalola Falls (44 mi).
When is the best time to visit Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)