Camping and Fishing among Seven Ancient Mounds FACILITIES 1,293 Acres 43 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites Indian Museum and Gift Shop 2 Lakes 50 acres and 80 acres Swimming Pool (fee) 7 Picnic Shelters 2 Group Shelters (seat 50 and 120) Amphitheater Group Camp (sleeps 135) 3 Pioneer Group Campgrounds ACTIVITIES Fishing -- dock, boat rental Boating -- ramp, 10 HP limit Pedal Boat (seasonal) and Canoe Rental Hiking -- 5 miles of trails Miniature Golf This unusual park is an important archaeological site as well as a scenic recreational area. Seven earthen mounds within the park were built between 250950 A.D. 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. Outdoor activities include camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and swimming. Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources 11/06 Located 6 miles north of Blakely off U.S. Hwy. 27. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Seminole State Park Lake Seminole Lake Walter F. George George T. Bagby State Park, Lodge and Golf Course Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge Westville Historic Village Providence Canyon State Park Florence Marina State Park HOURS Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Office and Museum Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. INFORMATION Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park 205 Indian Mounds Road Blakely, GA 39823 229-724-2150 Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 1352 Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2770 For Reservations: 800-864-7275 or www.gastateparks.org Reservation Center open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST