A Burial Mound at Caddoan Mounds S.H.S.
Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site
1649 State Hwy 21W
Alto TX 75925
936/858-3218
History: Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site, a 93.8-acre park in Cherokee County west of Nacogdoches, was acquired in February, 1975 from Walter E. Gundermann, Jr. Development of facilities was completed and the park opened to the public in June 1982. It was the home of Mound Builders of Caddoan origin who lived in the region for 500 years beginning about A.D. 800.
Activities: The park offers exhibits and interpretive trails through its reconstructed sites of Caddo dwellings and ceremonial areas, including two temple mounds, a burial mound, and a village area. Group tours are offered by appointment only. Per person tour fees apply. Adult, student, and senior citizen fees; group tour rates available.
- Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months.
- Interpretive Guide to Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site.
(PDF 198.5 KB) - More Information on outdoor activities from the Experience Texas page.
Artist's conception of Caddoan Mounds
about 1100 A.D.
Area Attractions: Nearby attractions include, Mission Tejas State Park, Rusk/Palestine State Parks, and the Texas State Railroad State Park and Jim Hogg Historic Site (Operated by the City of Rusk).
Facilities: Facilities include headquarters/interpretive center, an archeological experiment exhibit, a .7-mile interpretive trail, and a Texas State Parks Store. the Park is day-use only.
Schedule: The park is open Friday - Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park is closed Monday - Thursday. Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months.
Directions: The park is 6 miles southwest of Alto on State Highway 21.
Current conditions can vary from day to day. For more details, contact the park.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744