Kolomoki Mounds State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Found in southwest Georgia is Kolomoki Mounds State Park, home to the largest and oldest earthwork mounds from the Woodland Period in the state. The mounds found at this state park are estimated to have been built between 350 and 600 C.E., and they were first designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Also found at the park are two lakes, a campground in a hardwood forest, three hiking trails, and a park museum. The Temple Mound at Kolomoki Mounds State Park is a vast 57 feet high and 325 by 200 feet wide. The mound was created by indigenous people carrying over two million basket loads of dirt to the mound site. Six other mounds can be explored at this state park, too, including Mound D. Mound D is a 20-foot-high burial mound that was created in layers with deposits of effigy pottery, and the pottery found in the mound is typically shaped like native animals, such as deer, quail, and owls.
Spring 55-79 F
Summer 73-92 F
Fall 58-81 F
Winter 41-63 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Kolomoki Mounds State Park
The Kolomoki Mounds State Park campground has 25 campsites with 30-amp electrical hookups for visitors to use. About half of these sites are nestled near the shoreline of Lake Kolomoki, and some sites can accommodate RVs up to 79 feet in length. This campground is pet-friendly, and it includes one group campsite and one hammock campsite.
What to Do at
Kolomoki Mounds State Park
At Kolomoki Mounds State Park, visitors can hike around historic mounds, enjoy water activities on either Lake Kolomoki or Lake Yohola, browse the park museum, go mini golfing, or try the Georgia State Parks geocache scavenger hunt. This park also offers rentals for canoes, Jon boats, kayaks, and pedal boats at the park office. There is a picnic area with shelters and multiple playgrounds, too.
Fishing
There are two lakes for anglers to use at Kolomoki Mounds State Park, and there are a few campsites that sit near the shore of Lake Kolomoki for easy fishing access. Additional fishing spots can be found at the boat launches for either lake, and fish species of the lakes include bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. All anglers may keep fish in accordance with Georgia fishing laws, and anglers must have a Georgia fishing license to fish within the park.
Geocaching
All Georgia state parks participate in a state-wide GeoTour program for geocaching. Visitors to Kolomoki Mounds State Park can obtain a codeword, hidden in the park that will help them obtain a regional Geo-Coin from the state parks system. To obtain a Geo-Coin, you will need to find the code word hidden at Kolomoki Mounds as well as eight other regional state parks before you submit them to the state parks via email.
Hiking
One of the most popular activities at this state park is hiking the Indian Mounds Tour, which takes visitors to eight total historic mounds, including the massive Temple Mound. Along the tour trail, you will find many interpretive signs about the mounds, and all mounds may be climbed unless otherwise marked. Three scenic trails are also at the park, including Trillium Trail, Spruce Pine Trail, and White Oak Trail.
Boating
Two boat launches for paddling are at Kolomoki Mounds State Park, including one for Lake Kolomoki and one for Lake Yohola. Boat rentals can also be found at the park office and typically cost $10-$15 per hour.
How to Get to
Kolomoki Mounds State Park
Kolomoki Mounds State Park is located about 86 miles directly south of Columbus, Georgia. To reach the park from Columbus, take US-280 East/4th Street/US Highway 27 South for 17 miles, then turn right onto US Highway 27 South. Continue 54 miles, then keep right to stay on the highway for eight more miles. After that, turn right onto Flea Hop Road, drive 4.5 miles, then turn left onto South 1940. After two miles, turn left onto Indian Mounds Road to enter the park.
Entering Kolomoki Mounds State Park
After entering the park, you will need to stop at the park office on the left side of the road to pay parking and museum entrance fees. Parking can be found at the park office and museum, at the group shelters, and at the boat launch.
Kolomoki Mounds State Park Entry Fee (per vehicle) : $5.0
Frequently Asked Questions About Kolomoki Mounds State Park
While you can visit Kolomoki Mounds State Park any time of year, the best times may be from fall through spring when the temperatures are mild. In the summer, the campground tends to fill up quickly too.
White-tailed deer can sometimes be seen at this state park. Other animals that wander the park at night may include raccoons, foxes, and even coyotes.
There are 25 campsites at Kolomoki Mounds State Park that RVs may use. Most of these sites can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet long, and a handful can accommodate large rigs up to 79 feet long.
Since the campground at this state park is relatively small, visitors are encouraged to reserve a site online before they come to the park. The cost to stay at the campground is typically $36 per night or $252 per week.
Pets are allowed at this state park, but they must be kept on a leash no more than six feet long at all times. Pet owners are also required to pick up after their pets, and pets are not allowed in any park buildings, including the museum.