Laura S Walker State Park
Open — 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.
Freeze Watch issued December 30 at 12:05AM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Freeze Warning issued December 30 at 12:05AM EST until December 30 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
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
- Stephen C Foster State Park 24mi
- Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit 24mi
- Group Camp 1 28mi
- Maple Set Campground 43mi
- Catface Corner Campground 44mi
- General Coffee State Park 41mi
- Crooked River State Park 45mi
- East Tower Primitive Camp 53mi
- Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits 49mi
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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