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Ocmulgee National MonumentEvening view of the reconstructed Earth Lodge
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Ocmulgee National Monument
Operating Hours & Seasons

Operating Hours

Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed Christmas  (Dec 25) and New Years Day (Jan 1)

 
SPRING- Cool nights and warm days bring unpredictable rains and a forest filled with flowers.

SUMMER- Very hot and humid days, with lots of insects to keep you company.  Bring a good hat and a water bottle to go walking.

AUTUMN- Lush green fields blossom with a variety of fall colors.  Birds heading south stop to visit our wetlands areas. A great season to visit.

WINTER- Sunshine warms the cold mornings providing perfect weather for a family hike.  Not a mosquito to be seen!  Great time of year to come for a walk in the park.
Picture of ancient shell carving of spider  

Did You Know?
Intricate and complex designs carved into sea shells were one of the many art forms of the Native people of middle Georgia 1000 years ago. Meanings and symbolism of images such as this spider reach out to us through time from these ancient artists and crafts people.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST