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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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 32.7°C) in July. Winters are mild. Temps ranging from 30 degrees to 50 degrees. Spring is mild but wet. Temps…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Georgia. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
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.
Activities
Current Alerts
The section of the River Trail beneath Interstate 16 is closed during bridge construction when pedestrian safety is at risk and remains open when no significant hazards are present.
Due to structural issues, the boardwalk along the river trail is closed until further notice. Access to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and river is not available due to this closure. This closure does not affect access to any of the mound sites.
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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The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Main Trail
A 1/2 mile trail leading to three of the park's most popular points of interest.
Wildlife Watching at Ocmulgee Mounds
Ocmulgee Mounds offers a plethora of wildlife to watch as visitors explore the park.
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.
Dunlap Trail
A short, 1/4th of a mile long trail leading to the Dunlap Mound and Civil War earthworks.
McDougal Trail
A 1/2mile-long dirt path winding through woods to reach McDougal Mound.
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Bartram Trail
A 3/4th mile hike through woods between the Southeast Mound and the Visitor Center.
Funeral Loop Trail
A 1/4th mile loop through woods near the Funeral Mound parking lot.
Hitchiti Village Site Trail
A 1/4th mile hike through woods connecting the Trading Post to the Funeral Mound.
Southeast Mound Trail
This short trail connects the Main Trail to the Bartram Trail. It also leads to the Southeast Mound, one of the lesser-known…
Cornfield Mound Trail
A short, grassy trail connecting the Earth Lodge to the Heritage Trail.
Opelofa Loop Trail
A small loop trail off-shooting from the Opelofa Trail.
Opelofa Trail
A 1-mile loop trail through the wetlands of the park.
Biking at Ocmulgee Mounds
Biking is a great way to experience Ocmulgee Mounds while getting in some exercise.
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…
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