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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.
Photo of railroad bridge built in 1870  

Did You Know?
This railroad tunnel was built shortly after the Civil War. It has been used for more than 135 years and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park road for Ocmulgee National Monument passes under this bridge into a wetlands area below the piedmont.

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