Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

The Great Temple Mound is the largest mound at the park, it stands at 55 feet tall.

The Earth Lodge was used as a council chamber for the Mississippian Culture (900-1600)

The earth Lodge floor is original it was carbon dated to 1015.

The Funeral Mound was by prehistoric cultures to bury their dead. Today there are still remains instead the mound

This Clovis point is the first spear found east of the Mississippi River. It was carbon dated to 10,000 BC

Photos: National Park Service

About Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American Indians first came here during the Paleo-Indian Period hunting Ice Age mammals. Around 900 CE, the Mississippian Period began, and people constructed mounds for their elite, which remain here today.

Quick Facts

State Georgia

Designation National Historical Park

State Code GA

Weather Macon has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average high temperature ranges from 46 to 58°F (7.7 to 14.4°C) in January and 82 to 91°F (27.7 to…

Location & Map

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is located in Georgia.

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Operating Hours

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Park grounds and walking trails are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. The Visitor Center and Earth Lodge are open from 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily.

Wednesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Biking Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

The park is located in East Macon, along Emery Highway. Enter the park address, 1207 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217 to get directions to the site.

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Contact & Address

Address 1207 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA, 31217

Phone 4787528257

Email ocmu_administration@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Archeology Military Infantry and Militia Battlefields Native American Heritage Wars and Conflicts Civil War Animals Alligators or Crocodiles Birds Fish Tortoises and Turtles Trails Wetlands

Things To Do

Main Trail

A 1/2 mile trail leading to three of the park's most popular points of interest.

The main trail leads from the visitor center towards the Earth Lodge, continues to the British Trading Post, and ends…

Wildlife Watching at Ocmulgee Mounds

Ocmulgee Mounds offers a plethora of wildlife to watch as visitors explore the park.

Ocmulgee Mounds may be nestled within an urban area, but there is no shortage of fascinating wildlife to discover here!…

Ocmulgee River Trail

A trail that winds through a wooded area to the Ocmulgee River.

Heritage Trail

A paved trail that is a favorite for bikers.

This trail is a biking and hiking trail in the park. It begins behind the visitor center and goes to…

Dunlap Trail

A short, 1/4th of a mile long trail leading to the Dunlap Mound and Civil War earthworks.

This 1/4th of a mile gravel trail leads to one of a few surviving Civil War earthworks in Macon, and to…

McDougal Trail

A 1/2mile-long dirt path winding through woods to reach McDougal Mound.

A dirt, 1/2-mile-long path winding through woods to reach the McDougal Mound.

Visitor Centers

Ocmulgee Mounds Visitor Center

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Park grounds and walking trails from 8:00 to 5:00 pm daily. The Visitor Center and Earth Lodge are open from…

Hours: The park grounds are open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. The Visitor Center and Earth Lodge are open from 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily. 

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