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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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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 not affect access to any of the mound sites.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration
Sep 12, 2026
Things to Do
Bartram Trail
A 3/4th mile hike through woods between the Southeast Mound and the Visitor Center.
Biking at Ocmulgee Mounds
Biking is a great way to experience Ocmulgee Mounds while getting in some exercise.
Cornfield Mound Trail
A short, grassy trail connecting the Earth Lodge to the Heritage Trail.
Dunlap Trail
A short, 1/4th of a mile long trail leading to the Dunlap Mound and Civil War earthworks.
Funeral Loop Trail
A 1/4th mile loop through woods near the Funeral Mound parking lot.
Heritage Trail
A paved trail that is a favorite for bikers.
Hitchiti Village Site Trail
A 1/4th mile hike through woods connecting the Trading Post to the Funeral Mound.
Main Trail
A 1/2 mile trail leading to three of the park's most popular points of interest.
McDougal Trail
A 1/2mile-long dirt path winding through woods to reach McDougal Mound.
Ocmulgee River Trail
A trail that winds through a wooded area to the Ocmulgee River.
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.
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 mounds in the park.
Wildlife Watching at Ocmulgee Mounds
Ocmulgee Mounds offers a plethora of wildlife to watch as visitors explore the park.
Visitor Centers
- Ocmulgee Mounds Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.