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Feb 16, 2025
Great park with lots of walking trails. We took our dog and saw a lot of other dogs on the trails. Very nice visitor center with JR Ranger program. The rangers were so friendly and helpful; one playe…Full review by AT-Donna
Feb 14, 2025
There is evidence here of human habitation for 12,000 years. South Appalachian Mississippian culture built the mounds around 900 AD. They left behind eight earthen mounds and the remains of a ceremon…Full review by K I
Oct 30, 2024
I honestly wasn't expecting this to be as interesting or as large as it was. They had a great visitor center with displays and artifacts to look at. The employees in the visitor center were friendly …Full review by Voyage54672979166
This time of year you'll be "beating the heat," so you could easily and comfortably invest a couple of hours. I read everything I pass, so it took us between two and three hours. Hope …
This time of year you'll be "beating the heat," so you could easily and comfortably invest a couple of hours. I read everything I pass, so it took us between two and three hours. Hope that helps you plan. Enjoy!
Can a handicapped person visit the ocmulgee mounds? How much walking is involved in a tour?
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Previous responses are all valid points. Mounds themselves might be a challenge with a wheelchair but doable. The excavated floor mound with viewing Windows probably …
Previous responses are all valid points. Mounds themselves might be a challenge with a wheelchair but doable. The excavated floor mound with viewing Windows probably not an option as entry is low and narrow. The Visitor Center is excellent and very accessible. Combining that with some parts of the outdoor sections that are easier could be an excellent visit for a wheelchair bound person
I see no reason why it wouldn't be open the day after Thanksgiving. There is nothing on their website about it being closed. It is basically free unless there are special events.