Hueston Woods Campground Mound

This single conical mound, approximately 15’ high, lies about 100 yards west of row B in the class A camping section of Hueston Woods State Park campground. The feature has not been excavated so its actual cultural affiliation is not known, but it is similar in size and configuration to other Adena burial mounds. The mound is located in a grove of old beech trees on a narrow terrace between two tributaries of four-mile creek. A log fence encloses the feature. The mound is reached by walking along a mowed pathway. The 200 acre beech forest in Hueston Woods State Park has been designed a National Natural Landmark.

Directions: follow U.S. route 27 to Oxford, then go N on Ohio route 732 about 5 miles to park entrance. Signs along the road provide direction to park, and signs in park provide direction to campground. There is no established parking area near the mound. Visitors wishing to see the mound must park either along road at end of row B or elsewhere and walk to the mound.

Public use: season and hours: The park and campground are open year round, grounds close to non campers at 11:00 pm.
Fees: No entrance fees. Fees are charged for use of some of the park facilities. Recreational facilities: include picnic area, restrooms, camping, horseback riding, hiking, water sports, and winter sports.

For more information: contact: Division of State Parks, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Fountain Square, Columbus, Oh 43211, 614-265-7000

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