Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Protected park · GA, USA
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in GA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
At the park
- Hunting
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Before you go
- Limits
- They are not allowed in the Visitor Center unless they are a service dog
- ⚠ Caution: 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.
- ⚠ Park closure: 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 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.
- Weather & when to go
- 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.
- Visitor center
- Ocmulgee Mounds Visitor Center — 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. — Take I-16 to exit 2, Turn left unto Coliseum Dr. stay in right lane turn right unto Emery Hwy go 1 mile and the park will be on your right
- Visitor center
- Ocmulgee Mounds Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Ocmulgee Mounds Visitor Center
Facilities on the park map
8 bench, 1 changing table, 1 picnic area, 2 restroom, 3 visitor information, 1 water fountain.
History
- Opened
- 1936
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened