The Great Temple Mound is the largest mound at the park, it stands at 55 feet tall.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park · GA
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.
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Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Year's Day
Current Alerts
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Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available14 activities
Park Name
InfoOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoGA
Phone
Info4787528257
ocmu_administration@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoOcmulgee 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Military, Infantry and Militia + 11 more
Weather Info
InfoMacon 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. Winte
Getting There
InfoThe 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.
Location
Info32.8382° N, -83.6022° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website