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Ocmulgee Mounds & walking trails
Walk the trails between earthen mounds, visit the Earth Lodge and explore the museum at this Muscogee ancestral place in east Macon.

Ocmulgee Mounds · NPS / Public domain · Credits & licenses
What to expect
Walk the trails between earthen mounds, visit the Earth Lodge and explore the museum at this Muscogee ancestral place in east Macon.
Macon · Free entry · Go at your own pace
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park · 1207 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217
Grounds and trails open daily 8am–5pm; Visitor Center and Earth Lodge 9am–5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1.
- Earthen mounds and walking trails
- Earth Lodge and Visitor Center
- Views toward downtown Macon
Before you go
- Entry is free; no park pass is required.
- Use designated paths and steps. Climbing the mound slopes is prohibited.
- Check National Park Service alerts for temporary closures.
National Park Service · Checked 2026-10-12
Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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