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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is a unit of the National Park System in Georgia[5]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
Entrance fees and passes
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
The grounds and walking trails are listed with a daily 8:00 am opening and a 5:00 pm close[6]. The Visitor Center and Earth Lodge open at 9:00 am and close at 5:00 pm daily[6]. NPS lists closures on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day[6]. In 2025, March was the busiest month with 15,556 recreation visits[2]. September had 14,299 visits and July had 9,487[2]. NPS describes Macon summers as hot and very humid, and winters as mild[7].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 6,995 |
| February | 10,224 |
| March | 15,556 |
| April | 12,572 |
| May | 9,904 |
| June | 9,817 |
| July | 9,487 |
| August | 9,279 |
| September | 14,299 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 2,974 |
| December | 10,964 |
Pets and dogs
The NPS national pet rule says pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where they are allowed[8]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted[8]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 14 of the things to do it lists, including the Main Trail and the Ocmulgee River Trail[9]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park[8].
Before you go
- NPS lists no entrance fee here, but fees and hours can change, so confirm on the official park page before you go[1].
- The park lists 1 visitor center, the Ocmulgee Mounds Visitor Center[4].
- NPS lists activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking and the Junior Ranger Program[10].
- Plan around the 8:00 am to 5:00 pm grounds hours[6].
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee at Ocmulgee Mounds?
- NPS lists the park as fee-free, so there is no entrance fee[1]. Confirm on the official park page before your trip.
- What are the hours at Ocmulgee Mounds?
- NPS lists the grounds and trails as open daily from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm[6]. It lists the Visitor Center and Earth Lodge as open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm[6].
- What was the busiest month at Ocmulgee Mounds?
- In 2025, March was the busiest month with 15,556 recreation visits[2].
- Can I bring my dog to Ocmulgee Mounds?
- NPS marks pets as permitted on 14 of the things to do it lists[9]. Where pets are allowed, they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet[8].
- What is the weather like in summer?
- NPS describes summers as hot and very humid[7].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 128,820, 2022: 155,242, 2023: 180,928, 2024: 141,905, 2025: 112,071. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Ocmulgee Mounds Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historical Park) in Georgia. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Grounds: Ocmulgee 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.... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 14 things to do at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Main Trail, Wildlife Watching at Ocmulgee Mounds, Ocmulgee River Trail, Heritage Trail, Dunlap Trail, McDougal Trail, Bartram Trail, Funeral Loop Trail, Hitchiti Village Site Trail,... National Park Service
- Activities NPS lists for Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Biking, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop... National Park Service