Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

About Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

A Mississippian archaeological site dating to A.D. 1100-1350, near where the Ohio meets the Mississippi. The museum has shown pottery and stone tools excavated here since 1932, and the site sits on the Great River Road National Scenic Byway.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Upcoming events at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

• Wickliffe Mounds Winter Solstice Sunset EventDec 21, 2026

Event details and registration are on the Kentucky State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Fort Defiance State Park
• Columbus-Belmont State Park
• Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area (Alexander County)
• Towosahgy State Historic Site
• Fort Massac State Park
• Big Oak Tree State Park