Charles Mound
Charles Mound is a gentle, 1,235-foot (376 m) high hill located in Scales Mound Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. The first name on our list around it is Chicago Athenaeum, 12 mi away. Highs of 70–82°F make May to September the mildest time to go.
A mountain inside Scales Mound Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°, with about 30" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Guilford Township is the nearest base
Guilford Township is 6 miles south, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Below are typical highs and lows near Charles Mound.
Charles Mound
Charles Mound is a gentle, 1,235-foot (376 m) high hill located in Scales Mound Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of the small town of Scales Mound, and 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Galena. Despite its name, Charles Mound is a naturally occurring, erosional feature and is not to be confused with the intentional mounds created by native cultures. It is the highest natural point in the state and is thus considered a state highpoint. It is the lowest state highpoint in the Midwestern region of the United States.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 1,234 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 24K a year
Towns to stay in near Charles Mound
Rooms are nearest in Galena (41) and West Galena Township (27).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Charles Mound | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scales Mound Township | in town | — | — | 640 | $207K | — |
| Galena | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 41 11 hotels · 1 motel · 26 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,210 | $233K | — |
| West Galena Township | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 27 6 hotels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,143 | $238K | — |
| Guilford Township 55% vacation homes | 6 mi south | 10 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,519 | $358K | — |
| East Galena Township 29% vacation homes | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 10 3 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs | 1,228 | $300K | — |
| The Galena Territory 57% vacation homes | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 1,735 | $325K | — |
| Shullsburg | 5 mi north | 5 min | 4 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,240 | $149K | — |
| Dubuque | 24 mi west | 35 min | 40 29 hotels · 2 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 59,148 | $205K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Charles Mound
These lie within 70 miles as the crow flies.
57 mi Stadium & arenaCamp Randall Stadium
70 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
63 mi National MonumentEffigy Mounds National Monument57K visitors a year
69 mi Park & preserveIce Age Trail
58 mi Stadium & arenaKohl Center
41 mi State parkBlue Mound State Park
68 mi State parkDevil's Lake State Park112 mi MuseumChicago AthenaeumPhoto credits
Camp Randall Stadium: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Effigy Mounds National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Ice Age Trail: MDuchek, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kohl Center: Pbrown111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Blue Mound State Park: Mailseth at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Lake State Park: CrispAir at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
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Visiting Charles Mound
Is Charles Mound in Scales Mound Township?
Yes. It’s inside Scales Mound Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit Charles Mound?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–82°.
What is the closest airport to Charles Mound?
Dubuque Regional (DBQ), about 25 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 123 miles.
Where should I stay near Charles Mound?
Galena (11 mi, 41 places to stay), West Galena Township (13 mi, 27 places to stay) and Guilford Township (6 mi, 11 places to stay).
From people who live in Scales Mound Township
Questions and tips go in Scales Mound Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.