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16062 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601 Take U.S. 23. Exit U.S. 23 at State Route 207 and turn right. Continue on S.R. 207 for 2 miles until it merges with S.R. 104 (Make no turns, continue straight on road as it turns into S.R. 104). Follow S.R. 104, turn left into park (approximately 1.8 miles past the S.R. 104 & S.R. 207 intersection), follow entrance road to visitor center. The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 30 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 75 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". Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Mound City Group Visitor CenterThe only visitor center among all open sites of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is at Mound City Group. Except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day, the visitor center maintains regular Hours of Operation on a daily basis. Mound City Group visitor center is located on the north side of Chillicothe, on State Route 104, just north of the intersection with U.S. 35. Public WiFi is not available.
No public wifi is available at any of the park's sites. Cellular reception varies at every park site, depending on proximity of carrier towers. Check with your provider to determine cellular tower locations.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is located in south-central Ohio, in the town of Chillicothe, about one hour south of Columbus, Ohio. The park's 2023 visitation numbers totaled over 62,000 people. Peak visitation for the park is usually between the months of March and October.
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Last updated: March 27, 2025