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Serpent Mound

"Serpent Mound is perhaps the most recognizable icon of ancient America."

Bradley Lepper
Ohio Historical Society Archaeologist

Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Key things to do or see when you visit.

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History

History

Explore the Serpent Mound's significance to Ohio History.

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Local Management

Local Management

Serpent Mound is locally managed by the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System.

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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

Learn more about the historic site.

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Collections

Collections

Discover some of the amazing collections on view at Serpent Mound.

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Historic Buildings and Resources

Historic Buildings and Resources

Documentation of Serpent Mound's historic structures.

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General Information

Serpent Mound is administered for the Ohio Historical Society and is managed locally by the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System.

Serpent Mound
3850 State Route 73 
Peebles, OH 45660  

Phone (On-Site): 937-587-2796
614-297-2652 (Year-Round):

Email: Serpent@arcofappalachia.org

Museum and Gift Shop Hours

March & April: Weekends 10am – 4pm

May – October: Daily 10am – 5pm

November 1 – Winter Solstice: Weekends 10am – 4pm

Park Hours 

Daylight Hours, Year-Round: OPEN

 
Admission/Parking Fees

Personal Vehicle: $7.00
Motorcycles: $2.00
RV & Commercial Van: $9.00
School Bus: $35.00
Commercial Bus: $70.00
OHS Members: FREE

Annual Parking Pass (Valid for 1 year from date of purchase): $20;
Annual Neighbor Pass: $12

Picnic Shelter Reservation

Serpent Mound's picnic shelter may be reserved in advance for exclusive use by a group for a fee of $40.00/day. At this time, there is no electrical service at the shelter. Please contact the park for reservations at 937-587-2796.

Shelterhouse Use Regulations & Information for Groups

    • Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in all public places, including Serpent Mound, by Ohio law.
    • Reservation grants exclusive use of shelterhouse only; the park is open to the public.
    • Occupancy Limit of the shelterhouse is 100 people.
    • Please leave the shelterhouse neat and tidy upon leaving.
    • Amplified music (speakers, sound systems, etc) is prohibited in order to grant a peaceful environment to the park. Acoustic music such as song or guitar playing is welcome.
    • Groups must observe all park regulations, including no disturbing of or walking on the earthworks, no picking or collecting of plants, animals, or minerals, and no hunting or fishing.
    • The park closes at sunset, groups must be packed up and ready to leave at that time.
    • Water and concessions are not available at the park, please plan to bring your own.

Thank you for observing these regulations - we have only a small staff and volunteers to run the park, so we count on your help!


Discounts: $1 off for AAA members; half price for active military. 


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