Monks Mound
Monks Mound is the largest Pre-Columbian earthwork in the Americas and the largest pyramid north of Mesoamerica. Locally, it belongs to Collinsville. For a second stop, Cahokia is 0.5 mi away.
A landmark inside Collinsville
You can stay in Collinsville
Monks Mound is inside Collinsville, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Each month’s highs and lows around Monks Mound are below.
Monks Mound
Monks Mound is the largest Pre-Columbian earthwork in the Americas and the largest pyramid north of Mesoamerica. The beginning of its construction dates from 900 to 955 CE. Located at the Cahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site near Collinsville, Illinois, the mound size was calculated in 1988 as about 100 feet (30 m) high, 955 feet (291 m) long including the access ramp at the southern end, and 775 feet (236 m) wide. This makes Monks Mound roughly the same size at its base as the Great Pyramid of Giza. The perimeter of its base is larger than the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan. As a platform mound, the earthwork supported a wooden structure on the summit.
- Type
- Landmark
- Elevation
- 515 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 54K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Monks Mound
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Collinsville (11) and Nameoki Township (5).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Gateway Arch
- 5Enterprise Center
- 6Energizer Park
- 7Piasa
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Monks Mound | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | in town | — | 11 11 hotels | 23,717 | $164K | C+ |
| Nameoki Township | in town | — | 5 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 11,971 | $142K | — |
| St. Louis | 10 mi west | 15 min | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Caseyville Township | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 34,825 | $204K | — |
| Canteen Township | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 16 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 7,714 | $74K | — |
| Fairview Heights | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 16 12 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 16,175 | $178K | D |
| Collinsville Township | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 35,276 | $193K | — |
| O'Fallon | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 17 17 hotels | 32,656 | $296K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Also within 35 miles are these.
Big draw1in town State parkCahokia
Big draw27 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
38 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
47 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
58 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
68 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer Park
718 mi Ancient sitePiasa
35 mi Theme parkMid America AdventurePhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Piasa: Burfalcy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0
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Asked about Monks Mound
Is Monks Mound in Collinsville?
Yes. It’s inside Collinsville, IL.
When is the best time to visit Monks Mound?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–81°.
What is the closest airport to Monks Mound?
Scott AFB/Midamerica (BLV), about 15 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 18 miles.
Where should I stay near Monks Mound?
St. Louis (10 mi, 99 places to stay), Caseyville Township (5 mi, 30 places to stay) and Canteen Township (2 mi, 16 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Collinsville
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.