Ocmulgee National Monument
Ocmulgee National Monument is located along the Ocmulgee River in central Georgia at the "Fall Line," a unique strip of land stretching from South Caroline across Georgia into Alabama. Centuries ago, ocean waves pounded the southeastern shoreline of the North American continent. The park's 702 acres encompass upland fields and forests, with riverine woods and wetlands along Walnut Creek and the river.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Jim DavidPhone Number: 478-752-8257
Entrance Fees: Free
Sights: Boardwalk; Earthlodge; River Trail; Lamar Mounds and Village
Important Dates
Established as Park: December 23, 1936By The Numbers
Acres: 701.00Annual Visitation: 140,239 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :32.846020 / -83.604920 (map it)
State: GA
Nearby Big City: Macon, GA
Gateway Communities: Macon, GA; Dry Branch, GA; Lizella, GA; Bolingbroke, GA; Gray, GA; Byron, GA; Gordon, GA; Warner Robins, GA; Smarr, GA; Forsythe, GA; Juliette, GA; Brooks, GA; Bonaire, GA; Jeffersonville, GA
Nearby Airports: Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN); Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL); Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY); Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field (AGS)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : No
In Detail
Animals Five miles of trails, including the Opelofa, Loop, Bartram, McDougal, and Mound Village Trails, connect the major features of the park. During the Early Mississippian Period (AD 900-1150), a thrivi ... read more.
History HISTORY & CULTURE OCMULGEE CHRONOLOGY pre-9,000 BC Paleo Indian Period Ice Age hunters arrive in the Southeast, leaving one of their distinctive "Clovis" spear points on the Macon ... read more.
Just For Kids FOR KIDS Children who visit Ocmulgee National Monument experience an immersion into many different cultural histories. These eager learners also enjoy being out in the natural resource to view ... read more.
Natural World Ocmulgee National Monument is located along the Ocmulgee River in central Georgia at the "Fall Line," a unique strip of land stretching from South Caroline across Georgia into Alabama. Eon ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Directions The park is located at 1207 Emery Highway in Macon, Georgia. DIRECTIONS FROM ATLANTA- Drive south on I-75 to Macon. Exit I-75 onto I-16 east (exit on left) . Get off I-16 at exit 2 (Colise ... read more.
Things To Do Things To Do * Envision the past viewing exhibits and a 17-minute movie at the Museum. * Stroll to the Earthlodge and Early Mississippian temple mounds. * Immerse yourself in a wetlands environmen ... read more.
Ocmulgee In Depth
News from the Parks
Heyday Adds Yosemite Association Line
November 25, 2008 - 11:02am
Berkeley’s Heyday Books, publisher of exclusively California-related titles, has assumed all publishing-related functions for the Yosemite Association effective immediately. Malcolm Margolin, who founded Heyday in 1974, has been on the Yosemite Association board for over 10 years.
November 25, 2008 - 11:02am
Berkeley’s Heyday Books, publisher of exclusively California-related titles, has assumed all publishing-related functions for the Yosemite Association effective immediately. Malcolm Margolin, who founded Heyday in 1974, has been on the Yosemite Association board for over 10 years.
Two Hundred Year-old Stone Home Open at KM Military Park
November 25, 2008 - 11:01am
An 1803 stone house at the Kings Mountain National Military Park that's only open a couple times a year will be open for visitors on Saturday. The 200-year-old Howser House is located in a remote area of the park and was built by Henry Howser, a Revolutionary War veteran and stonemason.
November 25, 2008 - 11:01am
An 1803 stone house at the Kings Mountain National Military Park that's only open a couple times a year will be open for visitors on Saturday. The 200-year-old Howser House is located in a remote area of the park and was built by Henry Howser, a Revolutionary War veteran and stonemason.
Young Tree Huggers May Apply
November 25, 2008 - 10:59am
The National Park Service's Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is recruiting a college-age TREE and SHRUB intern. Teens Restoring Endangered Ecosystems (TREE) and Students Helping Restore Unique Biomes (SHRUB) programs of SMMNRA are educational programs designed for elementary and middle school students. The TREE and SHRUB intern will assist with both programs which take place on Thursdays and some Saturdays at Rancho Sierra Vista-Satwiwa in Newbury Park.
November 25, 2008 - 10:59am
The National Park Service's Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is recruiting a college-age TREE and SHRUB intern. Teens Restoring Endangered Ecosystems (TREE) and Students Helping Restore Unique Biomes (SHRUB) programs of SMMNRA are educational programs designed for elementary and middle school students. The TREE and SHRUB intern will assist with both programs which take place on Thursdays and some Saturdays at Rancho Sierra Vista-Satwiwa in Newbury Park.
Americans Love Bison, Don't Know the Risks They Face
November 25, 2008 - 10:54am
Americans are out of touch with the fact that the American bison, or buffalo, is in trouble as a wild species, but they do love them as an important symbol of their country, and as a meal on the dinner table.
November 25, 2008 - 10:54am
Americans are out of touch with the fact that the American bison, or buffalo, is in trouble as a wild species, but they do love them as an important symbol of their country, and as a meal on the dinner table.
Charges to Be Filed for Glacier Park Elk Shooting
November 25, 2008 - 10:53am
A bull elk is dead and a young Flathead Valley man is awaiting charges in what appears to have been a poaching case in Glacier National Park. “We’re not wanting to make an example of a juvenile,” said Glacier Park spokeswoman Amy Vanderbilt, “but at the same time, hunting is illegal in the park.”
November 25, 2008 - 10:53am
A bull elk is dead and a young Flathead Valley man is awaiting charges in what appears to have been a poaching case in Glacier National Park. “We’re not wanting to make an example of a juvenile,” said Glacier Park spokeswoman Amy Vanderbilt, “but at the same time, hunting is illegal in the park.”
