Caddo Mounds is a peaceful and meaningful place to explore history. The trails and ancient mounds give a strong sense of the past, and the visitor center explains the Caddo culture clearly. It is quiet, well kept, and worth a visit if you enjoy history and nature. read more

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But I truly remarkable experience. Many years ago the Caddo people lived and worked on this land. They were resourceful and used their knowledge to make this part of Texas home. I was amazed seeing the different mounds with different purposes. Each mound was constructed by hand out of mud that they collected from a mud pit on site. The burial mound was used to bury the bodies of their people and family. The low platform mound was where they went to have important political discussions. And the amount of separated by the highway was religious purposes. On the vast land that's where they grew crop for food. And unlike other villages the men weren't so much in charge. It was the women that built the mounds grew the food took care of the children they ran the show! It is a beautiful thing that women were able to put their best foot forward and take the lead! I do wonder why did the Caddo people abandon this village? And I also wonder why did the US government force them to move to Binger, Oklahoma? I also wonder do the cuddle people living in contemporary Oklahoma come back to visit where their ancestors lived and worked? Also fun fact: Caddo Lake State Park is a region of where the Caddo people also lived before going to Oklahoma. This historical site cost $5 admission and pets are free! It is very dog friendly museum that you can bring your dog on the inside to watch the small 9-minute video that they have also they have little treats for your pup as well. Sneakers and I had a very fun time! It is a lot of walking but well worth it. read more

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The lady in the office was very friendly and knowledgeable. Super cool place to visit with lots of history. Definitely worth checking out.

Historical venue honoring the Caddo Indians at the Caddo mounds. A reconstructed museum (torn down by a tornado) holds a museum depicting the life of Caddo there at the mounds. Clean restrooms, and nice gift shop. Besides the museum there's a 9 minute film about the Caddo Indians. A gravel foot path walking along the mounds. Plus there are 3 miles of trails. Be sure to stop by the garden. The grounds keeper greeted us today. He was friendly, and shared what knowledge he had, admitting he was covering for the regular person. Still, he knew a lot of details! read more

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Pet friendly inside the museum store, make sure y have doggy bags non on-site. Christine was very helpful and thorough. I would def rec taking a few minutes to allow her to explain the site, it's very helpful. Be sure to take the leisurely walk around the property, lots of history ! The store has lots of great options for gifts, in other words you will find something cool to buy here. They have stickers, tshirts, blankets, mugs, stuffed animals and jewelry. The blankets are a cool option. read more

For anyone interested in Native American, Spanish or Texas history (or teaching younger generations about these histories), Caddo Mounds should not be missedI It's a little off the beaten path and it doesn't take long to visit so you might ask yourself, is it worth the trouble? To which I would resoundingly say "yes" - but be prepared to accept it for what it is: an authentic historical site dating back to 800 AD, presented with little fanfare and none of the glitz or glam of a big national or state park. This is not that; it is a site recognized by the US government for its national historic significance, loving maintained and restored after a deadly tornado by dedicated staff and numerous volunteers. The mounds are adjacent to another significant historial site, the Camino Real or "royal road" which dates back to the 1600s and was an important link for Spanish colonization of North American that stretched from Mexico City to northwestern Louisiana. Also, just a few miles away, is Mission Tejas State Park, site of one of the earliest Spanish missions (1716) in Texas. At the park, you can picnic and actually hike a part of the Camino Real, I'm told. My advice for anyone travelling long distances or with enough time is to pack a lunch and visit the mounds first and follow up with a picnic and hike at the park. A new visitor center is in the works at the mounds, the old one have been completely destroyed by the previously mentioned tornado, but in the meantime at the temporary visitor center, be sure to watch the short film about the culture of the original mound people and their descendants, the Caddo Indians, who were forcibly relocated to reservations in Oklahoma in in the late 1800s. The wide pathway around all three mounds can be easily walked, but a golf cart makes it even easier to get around. Viewing the mounds is completely self-directed, but signage at each mounds and the "borrow pit" explain the purpose and differences of each. Only after visiting did I realize what a special spot Caddo Mounds is and how much rich Native American history these three mounds embody. Having been born and raised just a short drive away, it only took me 62 years to get here! Shame on me! read more

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Randomly stopped as we were driving by. It turned out to be super cool. We weren't really prepared for hiking the trails but did trail 1 after doing the three-quarter mile walk around the mounds. That is a nice, even rock trail. Easy if you have some mobility issues. We did trail 1 and it is a fun hike. Some nice hills and wildlife. Very relaxing. Plan to go and do the other trails. The lady in the gift shop suggested a picnic too. Will definitely be back! Only 5 dollars per person. read more

The temporary visitor center has lots of great displays and the guide did a great job explaining things, once he finally paid attention to us! We walked in and started looking around (we had another couple wait in the car with their dogs) so we just wanted to ask a couple quick questions. But he took at least a full 5 minutes, maybe more, explaining purchase orders to the lady that was working there too. I couldn't decide if this was an urgent conversation (I don't think it was) but it definitely felt like he would rather talk to her than make us feel welcome. No one else was there at the moment so I'm pretty sure he could have greeted us and then gotten back to his lengthy explanation of po's! Once he was finally able to give us some attention, we were able to gather the information and get our questions answered. I look forward to coming back again when we have more time to spend. read more

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Great place to visit I wish the weather would have been warmer I didn't get to walk the trail I decided to wear shorts in 50 degree weather. There is a cost to visit very minimal we paid $4 a person. Gift shop full of nice things to take home. Building that the exhibits are currently in is temporary there is a new museum breaking ground soon so right now what they can display is in a small building. Take the time to watch the nine minute video about the Caddo people read more

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I'm happy to have diverted to Southern Pines RV Campground and driven half an hour each way to see Caddo Mounds. The curator is really helpful. The temporary visitor center will be used until the rebuilding of the original torn up by a hurricane in 2019 is complete. The temporary visitor center is where admission ($4 a person) is paid; the exhibits, gifts, parking and restroom are located. Admission includes the use of a golf cart but we walked the trails which total perhaps 2.5 miles and they are level and dry. The trails take you to sites of the mounds and other historical points. read more

Go to this park and climb the path to the top of the largest mound. In nice weather, you can sense 700+ years of pre-Columbian Texas history. There's a visitor's center that gives the history of the mounds and the Caddoan people, but the emotional and spiritual heft of the places comes from climbing the trail to the top. read more

I feel bad about giving it a myeh review because they do present it well with the short documentary and displays inside, but if you can read a wiki page and imagine what a small hill looks like youve already been there. read more