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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

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Park Alerts (2)

River Trail periodically closed under I-16: 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.

BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail: 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 no...

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.

Things To Do

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30-90 Minutes

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.

30-60 Minutes

Ocmulgee River Trail

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

30-90 Minutes

Heritage Trail

A paved trail that is a favorite for bikers.

5-15 Minutes

Dunlap Trail

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

15-45 Minutes

McDougal Trail

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

Available 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

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 32.7°C) in July.

Winters are mild. Temps ranging from 30 degrees to 50 degrees. Spring is mild but wet.

Temps ranging from 50 degrees to low 70 degrees. Summers are hot and very humid. Temp ranging from upper 80 degrees to 100 degrees.

Fall is pleasant. Temps ranging from 60 to 80 degrees.

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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Hours

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Grounds

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.