🏕️Tier 0: Gateway
Mounds State Park

“Ancient earthworks meet modern adventure”

Year

2026

Cost

$50

Ages

5-17

Duration

2 nights

Overview

Anderson, IN • Spring (April) or Fall (September)

Just 30 minutes from Muncie! Explore 2,000-year-old Native American mounds, White River trails, and build your outdoor skills in a welcoming, accessible environment.

What Makes This Special

  • •Ancient Great Mound built by Adena people
  • •White River bluff overlooks and riverside paths
  • •Ultra-accessible for first-time campers
  • •Intensive skills training: fire, knots, navigation

Skills You'll Develop

Tent setup and camp organization
Map reading and compass basics
Fire building (match-light and flint/steel)
Basic knot tying
First aid basics
Leave No Trace principles

Requirements

  • ✓Registered Trail Life member
  • ✓Parent permission slip

Difficulty Level

Easy

Season

Spring (April) or Fall (September)

Ready for This Adventure?

Contact Troopmaster Bob to learn about training requirements, upcoming dates, and how to prepare.