Self-Guided Walking Tour of Plains, Georgia
A Self-Guided Tour of Plains, Georgia allowing the visitor to explore the town that raised a President, and where President and Mrs. Carter still call home.
45-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
National Historical Park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Georgia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Georgia National Historical Park No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influence in molding the character and shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
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Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Visit the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Bookstore
Bookstore Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
5-60 Minutes Year-round
Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Self-Guided Tour of Plains Depot-1976 Campaign Headquarters
Plains Depot-1976 Presidential Campaign Headquarters
15-45 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
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Activities the NPS lists for Jimmy Carter.
BikingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Plains Depot was chosen for President Carter's 1976 Presidential Campaign Headquarters because it was vacant and it had a public restroom.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
Weather: When visiting Southwest Georgia during the summer, expect hot and humid weather with the potential for thunderstorms.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- (229) 824 - 4104
- [email protected]
- Address
- 300 North Bond Street, Plains, GA 31780
- Coordinates
- 32.0361, -84.3924· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum | Daily: 9:30AM - 4:30PM | 229-824-4104 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/jica/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.