Kolomoki Mounds State Park

Serene wiregrass scenes and sacred ground shaped by the Indigenous community that once thrived at Kolomoki Mounds State Park nearly 2,000 years ago continues to attract those wishing to experience the Lower Chattahoochee River Valley’s scenic and cultural legacy.

A family hiking at Kolomoki Mounds — Kolomoki Mounds State Park © Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

Handicapped Access: Yes: Campgrounds, Restrooms, Dock, Museum, Visitor Center

Important Information: The museum at Kolomoki Mounds is undergoing operational changes to abide by the updated regulations of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). There is currently not a museum experience offered at this time. However, ranger-led programs and guided tours of the site are offered frequently. Please call the park office for more information.

About This Site

Hours

Open year-round from 7am to 10pm.

Location

Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks & Historic Sites
205 Indian Mounds Rd, Blakely, GA 39823

(229) 724-2150

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Kolomoki Mounds State Park

Amenities

Amenity	Available
Admission Fee	✓
Lodging	✓
Visitor or Nature Center	✓
Restrooms	✓
Drinking Fountain or Potable Water	✓
Trails	✓
Boardwalk	✕
Camping	✓
RV Hookups	✓
Picnic Area	✓
Kayaking or Canoeing	✓

Located in Blakely, Georgia, in Early County, this historically significant park is the oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeastern United States, occupied by Native Americans from 350 to 900 C.E. Mound A is the largest Woodland-period platform mound in Eastern North America, standing 57-feet high; it dominates two smaller burial mounds and several ceremonial mounds.

Featured Birds

American Kestrel

Bachman's Sparrow

Barred Owl

Broad-winged Hawk

Brown Thrasher

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Little Blue Heron

Loggerhead Shrike

Northern Bobwhite

Red-headed Woodpecker

Wood Duck

Yellow-breasted Chat

Kolomoki Mounds is also known for its wide range of outdoor activities. Two lakes provide fishing and boating, and a campground is nestled under hardwoods and pines. Hikers and birdwatchers can choose from three scenic trails. The Spruce Pine Trail offers views of Lake Yohola and Lake Kolomoki, while the Trillium Trail and White Oak Trail meander through the forest.

Photo Gallery

JOHN MAYES KOLOMOKI MOUNDS MOUND D — Kolomoki Mounds State Park © John Mayes

KOLOMOKI MOUNDS STATE PARK Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites — Visitor Center at Kolomoki Mounds State Park © Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

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