Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

WiFi

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

Cable TV

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests



Moundville Archaeological Park is a National Historic Landmark located in Moundville, Alabama. It is the site of a prehistoric Mississippian culture settlement that was occupied from around 1000 AD to 1450 AD. The site includes 29 earthen mounds, a plaza, and a defensive ditch. The mounds were used for ceremonial and political purposes, and the plaza was used for public gatherings. The site is now a museum and educational center, offering guided tours, educational programs, and special events. Visitors can explore the mounds, learn about the history of the site, and view artifacts from the Mississippian culture.

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Moundville Archaeological Park

Near Tuscaloosa.  Impressive site with a lot of mounds. Amazing to think of the scale of the original ciry. The museum was nice, but I thought it focused to much on ceremonies that may or may not have existed.  I would have liked to see more featured tools and artifacts with info.  I don't care if they are reproductions.

Antique amazing part of Alabama History. I took my daughter there after she studied Moundsville in 4th grade history. She approached the site with the curiosity that I had hoped. This place is fantastic. Lots to see and the museum is wonderful as well

Loved it. Wonderful park that is part of the USA's ancient history which so few seem to know about. Family friendly and well worth the visit. Highly recommended.

Lots to see and very educational. You can drive or walk around the park. There are a few mounds with stairs that you can climb, but the others are off limits. They have many recreations and artist renditions of life for this ancient civilization. The brochures mentioned several artifacts found in the area that I couldn't find in the museum. I would have liked to have seen them as well as more authentic artifacts found in the area.

Well maintained park and museum and park. It was super hot the day I visited but I did walk the mounds on exhibit and the nature trail. I will visit again.

Take mosquito spray!!! They were really bad by the stairs and the trail there. It was a nice little stop. The museum was pretty bare and not much to see. If we went again, I would go earlier in the day and walk the entire trail. It’s not too long, but we got there in the heat and then got bit by mosquitoes right away.

Was very nice but the museum only had 2 small displays of actual artifacts.
I had visited years ago.. there was so much more to see then… it was the first time for my husband. He thought it was nice and artsy. I was expecting more of an archeological experience.. not like that anymore.
Nice gift shop..
it felt more like an Art Gallery than a Museum

I felt it would only be fair to prospective visitors to edit the glowing review I left below, some time ago. Going back last month I was very disappointed. The museum has basically been gutted of significant artifacts due to the act by Congress to repatriate funerary artifacts. In their place is either nothing, or exhibits of low quality, with lighting that doesn't work. When I tried to engage with the administration about this I received no reply. The mounds are still there, thankfully, and there is one impressive display as the centerpiece of the museum, but otherwise enjoy looking at empty shelves. Additionally, there are wax figures in some outbuildings depicting Native American houses with various activities going on. The figures are pathetic. Heads dripping down on chests, anything but lifelike. More like a museum of horrors.This has been the case for the past 15 or more years, with no attempt to repair or replace them. Neglectful. The gift shop is well stocked, and the small cafe had welcome refreshments. The museum/cafe attendant was friendly and helpful. There's only one restroom away from the museum, and it was locked. All outdoor signage and totems at the museum entrance are in poor condition. A few mounds are being overgrown by saplings and vines. I picked up trash out of respect for those who built these mounds, but not those who should maintain them.

"This is one of the premier archaeological sites in the United States, and worthy of being a World Heritage Site under UNESCO. The small museum, built by the CCC, is first rate, but deserves better maintenance. Visitorship is low, making this a peaceful place to stroll and contemplate. Unfortunately for the good of our present culture, most Americans have their heads inside a football, but you can get away from Tuscaloosa for something in Moundville of lasting significance. Enjoy."

I really enjoyed the park. I went in without knowing what to expect. The grounds are in good condition and I was able to learn a lot while there. You can climb to the top of two of the mounds and you get a great view of the area. The Douglas Nature Trail near Mound B was very nice as well; a shaded hike through the woods with a platform section at the end. With the exception of the museum, it’s obviously an outdoor experience, so be mindful of the weather; it was a hot and humid day in May for me. I would be hesitant to visit in mid-summer. $8 general admission per person.

The grounds were beautiful but the museum gave the artifacts related to burial rites back to the descendants of the Native Americans in the Moundville area. Unfortunately, this was 99% of the museum so the display cases are empty. I’m not sure why they are keeping the museum open. Even the famed Rattlesnake Disc was a replica since the real one is on loan to the Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma.

Outstanding Archaeological treasure of a park and museum! Museum has been greatly updated to reflect modern viewpoints in 2010. Great gift shop in museum, too. Downside is entry to park: terribly inefficient, annoying system. Even if you are a member to all UA museums, you have to park your car, go inside, wait in a tiny room with multiple other people (even during pandemic times!), and finally the cashier person takes like 20 minutes saying "Oh I don't know what I am doing, but the boss likes me hahaha, are you a senior citizen or an adult entering today?" and finally gives you papers so you can go in. Badly in need of a drive-through window or a phone app to check in! The museum and park are beautiful and amazing. Love the mounds at sunset. One nice upside is the director, who apparently is very patient with lingering visitors, as he wants to share this wonder of the ancient world. They do need some walking paths through the plaza. Don't miss the Native American Indian village and the riverfront! Also a couple of nice boardwalk paths through the woods. Enjoy!

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