# Turtle Mound, United States: what it is and when to go > Turtle Mound is a Prehistoric archaeological site in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, US in United States, at 8 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 10. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/turtle-mound/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Prehistoric archaeological site in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, US · History - **Where:** United States - **Elevation:** 8 m - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 353 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 28.93082, -80.827 ## What it is and where Turtle Mound is a Prehistoric archaeological site in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, US in United States, at 8 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Turtle Mound is the tallest shell mound in Florida. It was created between 800 and 1400 CE. Its coordinates are 28.93082, -80.827; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 353 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=28.930821%2C-80.826996) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.930821%2C-80.826996) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Turtle Mound is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 10 h 21 | | February | Possible | 11 h | | March | Best time | 11 h 48 | | April | Best time | 12 h 42 | | May | Best time | 13 h 27 | | June | Best time | 13 h 50 | | July | Best time | 13 h 41 | | August | Best time | 13 h 02 | | September | Best time | 12 h 10 | | October | Best time | 11 h 17 | | November | Possible | 10 h 32 | | December | Possible | 10 h 10 | In June there are 13 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 10. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Canaveral National Seashore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/canaveral-national-seashore/): National Seashore in the state of Florida, U.S · 4.4 km - [Apollo Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/apollo-beach/): Beaches · 10.0 km - [New Smyrna Museum of History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-smyrna-museum-of-history/): History museum in New Smyrna Beach, Florida · 14 km - [New Smyrna Sugar Mill Ruins](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-smyrna-sugar-mill-ruins-state-historic-site/): Historic site in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, U.S · 14 km - [Marine Science Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/marine-science-center/): Science center in Ponce Inlet, Florida, United States of America · 19 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Turtle Mound? It is a Prehistoric archaeological site in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, US in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Turtle Mound? March to October. In June there are 13 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 10. ### How do you get to Turtle Mound? The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 353 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.930821%2C-80.826996) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Canaveral National Seashore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/canaveral-national-seashore/), [Apollo Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/apollo-beach/), [New Smyrna Museum of History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-smyrna-museum-of-history/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/358708150), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7856427), CC0. More about Turtle Mound on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_Mound). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).