Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $6 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(770) 387-3747
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Field TripsCall the park office to make reservations for school field trips and tours..
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 62 acres, Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site lies in Bartow County, about 3 miles south of Cartersville.
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Historic Site | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Historic Site: Open 7 days 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Mounds area closes at 4:30 p.m.) Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adults (18–61) | $6 |
| Seniors (62+) | $4.50 |
| Youth (6–17) | $4 · child |
| Youth Groups | $3.50 · child |
| Children (under 6) | $2 |
Official wording
• Adults (18–61): $6.00 • Seniors (62+): $4.50 • Youth (6–17): $4.00 • Youth Groups: $3.50 • Children (under 6): $2.00 All rates are plus tax. Group rates & tours available with advance notice. Historic Site Annual Pass Available
Georgia park passes
- Annual ParkPass — $70 Details
- Daily ParkPass — $10 Details
- Historic Site Annual Pass — $50 family (admits up to 4); $30 adult; $25 student Details
From the Georgia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (gastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-864-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: buildings.
Leashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Hiking
Trails
Nature Trail
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Day Use Restrooms: Yes
- Trails: Interpretive Trail (concrete/grass, 3/8 mile), River Walk Nature Trail (grass/dirt/mulch/boardwalk, 5/8 mile), Perimeter trail (grass/boardwalk, 1 1/8 miles)
- Other: Museum
- All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 813 Indian Mounds Road SE
Cartersville, GA 30120 - Nearest town
- Cartersville — about 3 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.1278, -84.8066
- Phone
- (770) 387-3747
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Map page (categorised site lists)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology