Okefenokee NWR Entrances - Entrances include the West , North, Suwanee River Sill and Kingfisher Landing entrances. Stay and Play in GA!
General Info
Reservation Hotline - 912-496-3331 Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:00am EST - 10:00am EST - Okefenokee NWR Fees
West Entrance
West Entrance - Stephen C. Foster State Park (Georgia State Parks)
This entrance is located on the west side of the refuge, near Fargo, GA on refuge land leased to the State of Georgia. Stephen C. Foster State Park offers campgrounds, cottage rentals, boat and canoe rentals, a playground and recreation area, a small museum, and a small store. State Park naturalists provide programs and information.
The West Entrance has the same fee collection system as the east side, since it is located on refuge property. There is an additional fee for camping, boat rentals, and cottage rentals. Call (912) 637-5274 for information, 1-800 864-7275 for cabin reservations. Entrance Fees required.
Hours of Operation
March 1 - September 14, 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
September 15-Februay 28, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
North Entrance
Okefenokee Swamp Park (private, non-profit)
Located just south of Waycross, GA on Highway 121, Okefenokee Swamp Park offers a different type of swamp access. It features a reconstructed pioneer village, souvenir sales area, serpentarium, boardwalk, and viewing areas for alligators, river otters, turtles, deer, and bear. There is an admission fee, with additional fees for boat tours. Five- and ten-mile tours are also available at an extra cost when water levels permit. (912) 283-0583 General Admission Charge.
Hours of Operation
Open year round 9 am to 5:30 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Suwannee River Sill
The sill is a secondary entrance to the swamp and is reached by the same road as Stephen Foster State Park. Visitors may launch boats (when water levels allow), fish, or hike along the 5-mile earthen dam. There is a parking area, information kiosk and composting toilet. Visitors must sign in and out of the landing for their own protection. Entrance fees are required at the Suwannee River Sill.
Hours of Operation
Open year round 9 am to 5:30 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Kingfisher Landing
Kingfisher Landing is located about 13 miles north of Folkston, GA along U.S. 1. It features a boat landing, information kiosk, and composting toilet. Visitors must sign in and out of the landing, for their own protection. Entrance fees are required at Kingfisher Landing.
Map - Hours of Operation and Website Link to Admission Fees
Contact & Locations
Phone: 404-679-4000 - Call 912-496-7366 for photography info.
The Okefenokee Swamp is located in Ware, Charlton, and Clinch Counties, Georgia and Baker County, Florida.
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