Kolomoki MoundsState Historic Park - Georgia |
The Kolomoki Mounds is one of the largest and earliest Woodland period earthwork mound complexes in the Southeastern United States and is the largest in Georgia. Constructed from 350CE to 600CE, the mound complex is located in southwest Georgia, in present-day Early County near the Chattahoochee River. Seven of the eight mounds are protected as part of Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park.
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Kolomoki Mounds SHP
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The Kolomoki Mounds is one of the largest and earliest Woodland period earthwork mound complexes in the Southeastern United States and is the largest in Georgia. Constructed from 350CE to 600CE, the mound complex is located in southwest Georgia, in present-day Early County near the Chattahoochee River. Seven of the eight mounds are protected as part of Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park.
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205 Indian Mounds Road • Blakely, Georgia 39823 • Emergency: 702-907-2150 • GaStateParks.org
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KOLOMOKI MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC PARK
This unusual park in southwest Georgia is
an important archaeological site as well as
a scenic recreational area. The Kolomoki
settlement is one of the larger mound sites in
the Southeast. Seven earthen mounds were
built between 200-900 C.E. by the Swift Creek
and Weeden Island Indians. The mounds
include Georgia’s oldest great temple mound,
two burial mounds and four ceremonial
mounds. The park’s museum is partially
situated inside an excavated mound, providing
an unusual setting for viewing artifacts and
a film. A small admission is charged at the
museum. The word Kolomoki means Land
of the White Oaks in the Muscogee (Creek)
language.
Activities and Facilities
Camping - The park offers 24 campsites with a
central bathhouse, sanitary disposal station, and
water and electrical hook-ups. Two pioneer areas
are available for groups.
Group Camp – Large gatherings such as retreats
and reunions can take advantage of the group
camp with dining hall, six cabins, two craft
shelters, baseball field, assembly shelter and lake.
The dining hall may be rented when the group
camp is not occupied.
Picnicking – The park offers numerous picnic
tables, four covered picnic shelters, and two group
shelters for 50 or 125 people. Group shelters must
be reserved in advance.
Fishing - Park waters are open for legal fishing
througout the year. Both Lake Yohola (upper lake)
and Lake Kolomoki (lower lake) have a dock and
boat ramp. Anglers 16 or older must have a valid
resident/non-resident fishing license. Bank fishing
is allowed from 7 a.m. until dark.
Boating - Private boats are permitted on park
waters with a 10 horsepower restriction. Boating
is permitted until sundown. All boats must comply
with the Georgia Boating Safety Law. Jon boats,
canoes, kayaks, SUP and pedal boats are
available for rent.
Other Activities – This 1,293-acre state park also
has nature trails, playground equipment, miniature
golf and an amphitheater.
PARK TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION
TRILLIUM TRAIL
This 1.25 mile loop traverses four natural communities.
Starting along Lake Kolomoki, you will cross several springfed streams, climb a moist slope forest, ramble through an
upland hardwood forest, and descend a dramatic steephead.
Watch for transitions between communities as the trail climbs
and descends. These communities appear much as they did
when Native Americans grew their crops along the floodplain
of Little Kolomoki Creek, now flooded by the lake. As you
walk, try to imagine how you might find food, beverages,
medicines, fuel, clothing, dyes, shelter and tools if you lived
here hundreds of years ago.
Common birds found in this area include piliated and redbellied woodpeckers, flickers, yellow warblers, pine warblers,
cardinals, nuthatch, chickadee and towhee. Wild turkey and
bobwhite quail may be spotted on the ground, while redshouldered hawk, red-tailed hawk and turkey vultures soar
overhead. Look for tracks of bobcat, red fox, deer, opossum
and raccoon in the soil.
Hikers will see switchcane (a native bamboo), Southern
magnolia (large green leaves), sassafrass (three leaf shapes
growing on one plant), sarsparilla vine (used to make
beverages), sparkleberry, hickory, muscadine grapes, dwarf
palmetto (fan-like leaves), loblolly pine and spruce pine.
A separate brochure further describes plants, animals and
geology at 20 numbered stops along the trail.
SPRUCE PINE TRAIL
Part of Georgia’s Southern Rivers Birding Trail, this 2.5-mile
trail starts at the Lake Yohola dam, crosses a road and leads
to Lake Kolomoki. The cypress pond area of this second
lake is particularly good for birding. The terrain is somewhat
rugged, and hikers can enjoy footbridges and wildlife
observation platforms. Common trees include magnolia,
dogwood, spruce pine and water oak. Wild azaleas bloom
in spring. Frequently spotted wildlife includes turkey, deer,
quail, bobcat and armadillo.
WHITE OAK TRAIL
This 1.5-mile trail circles the mounds and passes through
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Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15
Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11, 13
Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chart of Accommodations & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
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Group Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Historic Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42–45
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