rock eagle mound

Rock Eagle is run by the State 4-H. Went there as a kid and loved it...the indian mound is amazing. Well worth the trip

If you are travelling near Eatonton, Georgia, (including Macon, which isn't that far away from Eatonton) make certain to go see this interesting site. The eagle, made up of smokey quartz by ancient peoples unknown, is protected by a high fence. To see it properly, one must climb to the top of the wooden tower at one end of the eagle outside the fence. As others have said here, it is easy to find. If you use a GPS, stop using it once you turn onto the 4H road and follow the signs. Mine tried to take us to who-knows-where. By the way, the tower has been there for years. Obviously someone maintains it, though.

Well worth the stairs. Really one of the most unusual sights I've seen here in Georgia. All of the ground around Rock Eagle Mound are beautiful for hiking, picnics, etc. On Sundays from 11AM to 1PM the main building they servce an old fashion Southern Lunch that's pretty much to die for, I believe the cost is under $15.00. Lunch is closed durning the Summer months due to day camp.

Great place to stretch your legs out of a long car ride! Easily located off Hwy 441 with good signage.

We traveled here to see some Native American history and were not disappointed. The backdrop of the CCC building was great.

We went to the Rock Eagle 4-H center for a 4-H program. While there we stopped at the Rock Eagle Mound. The kids enjoyed seeing it, and getting to the top of the tower.

The drive into the area where Rock Eagle is found is very scenic - especially early on a Saturday morning when no one else is around. There is a rock walkway leading to the massive rock tower, From the tower you can look down and see the Rock Eagle Mound. However, the rock walkway is not "walker-friendly" for anyone unsteady on his feet or having to use a cane, walker or wheelchair. Also, the tower stairs are steep and there is no elevator. It is a beautiful site, though, if you are able to climb to the top of the tower.

This is a great place to visit for free. It's very interesting and pretty amazing. Can't appreciate it without climbing the tower, so not for the elderly or disabled. The effigy is located inside the 4-H park/camp. This is a beautiful park with a private lake and trails, a museum, Sunday buffet, picnic areas/pavilion etc. Located in Eatonton on Hwy 441 about 12 miles south of I-20.

This is a fun, quick visit for anyone interested in history or ancient cultures; while the site itself is well laid-out, has good parking, and is easy to get to, there's not much in the way of explanatory information or background. There's a large informational sign at the parking lot entrance to the site, but aside from that, there's not much to explain what you're seeing.Still, regardless of the lack of signage and information, this is well worth visiting. The observational tower is in good condition, and gives a great view of the mound. You can't get much better for a free site!

First of all there is no charge to stop by and see the effigy. There are signs to explain why the mound is there and how it was built and what they have found in it. It is a great piece of native american history, it's easy to get to, not much walking, not handicapped accessible and when you climb the stairs to the top of the observation tower you have a great view!

This is a quick jaunt off I-20 and a nice add-on to a trip to Madison. It's a great WPA site that provided work for the unemployed during the Great Depression, and still provides a free and interesting staycation venue for those short of cash from the Great Recession.There are picnic tables and hiking trails once you've gazed long enough at the eagle effigy.I loved the tower built from granite blocks and local timber. It's sad that vandals have broken out the windows, but they left the pretty metal frames in the top ones. You can't really appreciate the eagle without climbing the tower. We wondered if the Native Americans built a wooden one for that purpose.

very fascinating place for fans of ancient culture/history. Great mystery surrounds this effigy. Very well maintained. Nice info signs on property, Just stunning to see from above. well worth the stop. Free! admission!

I've been intrigued by this since I was young so we took the kiddos to visit. Parking is nearby and so are picnic tables. The girls wandered around and enjoyed the beautiful day and park. It is a quick stop so don't plan to spend all day - the surrounding 4H park is gorgeous.You must be able to climb quite a few steps to see the eagle mound from a vantage point that it looks like an eagle.

This is an interesting archeological feature easily accessible from US 441/US 129 near Eatonton. You may want to research online before visiting as little information is available at the site. There is the mound, an observation tower, parking lot, and a nearby picnic area and that is about all. It is part of the large Rock Eagle 4H Center.

This site is really well laid out and easy to find. It is self-directed with markers and a tower so you can see it from above. It is amazing that something so old is so well preserved.