Laura S Walker State Park
The park is currently open. Some impacts from Hurricane Helene remain, with the Boardwalk on Big Creek Trail and Group Camp Cabin #10 closed until repairs are completed. Park gates open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:47PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fort Mudge, or 7 miles west of Nahunta, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Blackshear, Nahunta, Patterson, Offerman, Hickox, Raybon, Fort Mudge, and Hortense.
About
Laura S. Walker State Park is a 626-acre oasis near the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp in southeast Georgia, named for a Georgia writer, teacher, and naturalist who championed tree preservation. The park shares many ecological features with the unique Okefenokee ecosystem, providing habitat for fascinating wildlife including alligators, carnivorous pitcher plants, gopher tortoises, great blue herons, warblers, and owls. Visitors can explore 4 miles of nature trails winding through pine forests and native plant communities, or enjoy the park's 120-acre lake with opportunities for fishing, swimming from a sand beach, boating with a 10 HP limit, and even water skiing during designated hours. The campground offers 44 sites for tents, trailers, and RVs, along with additional accommodations including 6 cottages, a pioneer campground, and group camping facilities. The park features The Lakes, an 18-hole championship golf course with a clubhouse and golf pro, offering gentle links-style mounds and three lakes throughout the course. Additional amenities include picnic shelters, a gazebo, playground, dog park, boat ramp, wildlife observation boardwalk, and kayak and bicycle rentals. WiFi is available in the visitor center and campground for camping guests.
Directions
Located 9 miles southeast of Waycross on Georgia Route 177 at 5653 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, GA 31503.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $500 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (912) 287-4900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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