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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.

The Great Temple and Lesser Temple Mounds at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

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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