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Things to do in Ocmulgee Mounds

The National Park Service lists 14 things to do at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. 14 have no extra fee, 14 need no reservation, and 14 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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A dirt path through woods leading to a wooden bridge.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Bartram Trail

A 3/4th mile hike through woods between the Southeast Mound and the Visitor Center.

20-40 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A close-up shot of one of the biking trails in the park.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Biking at Ocmulgee Mounds

Biking is a great way to experience Ocmulgee Mounds while getting in some exercise.

Year-round Pets allowed

Biking

A flat, dirt path leading through woods.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Cornfield Mound Trail

A short, grassy trail connecting the Earth Lodge to the Heritage Trail.

5-10 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A gravel path through woods.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Dunlap Trail

A short, 1/4th of a mile long trail leading to the Dunlap Mound and Civil War earthworks.

5-15 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A park bench next to a leaf-covered dirt trail in woods.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Funeral Loop Trail

A 1/4th mile loop through woods near the Funeral Mound parking lot.

15-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A paved trail through woods.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Heritage Trail

A paved trail that is a favorite for bikers.

30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A grassy trail leading to a wooden bridge over a small creek.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Hitchiti Village Site Trail

A 1/4th mile hike through woods connecting the Trading Post to the Funeral Mound.

5-15 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A park bench overlooking the paved main trail leading towards the Earth Lodge.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Main Trail

A 1/2 mile trail leading to three of the park's most popular points of interest.

30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A dirt path winding through woods.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

McDougal Trail

A 1/2mile-long dirt path winding through woods to reach McDougal Mound.

15-45 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A dirt trail through woods.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Ocmulgee River Trail

A trail that winds through a wooded area to the Ocmulgee River.

30-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A dirt trail winding up a hill with a small drop-off on one side.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Opelofa Loop Trail

A small loop trail off-shooting from the Opelofa Trail.

15-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A wooden bridge and gravel path through an arch of green vegetation.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Opelofa Trail

A 1-mile loop trail through the wetlands of the park.

20-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

A grassy path through woods with a bench in the distance.
Photo: NPS/Martinson

Southeast Mound Trail

This short trail connects the Main Trail to the Bartram Trail. It also leads to the Southeast Mound, one of the lesser-known mounds in the park.

5-10 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Ocmulgee Mounds. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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