Okefenokee State Park

17515 HIGHWAY 177, FARGO GA 31631
FARGO, GA 31631

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This remote park is a primary entrance to the legendary Okefenokee Swamp -- one of Georgia's seven natural wonders. Spanish moss-laced trees reflect off the black swamp waters, while cypress knees rise upward from the glass-like surface. Here, paddlers and photographers will enjoy breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. Alligators, turtles, raccoons, black bears, deer, ibis, herons, wood storks, red-cockaded woodpeckers and numerous other creatures make their homes in the 402,000-acre refuge. Stargazers will appreciate the particularly dark sky. Astronomy programs with an 18" telescope are sometimes offered.

Canoeing, kayaking, motor boats, boat tours, fishing, hiking, camping, stargazing, and bicycling. Business retreats, family reunions, birthday parties, weddings, bird watching, educational programming.

Cabins/Cottages, Campsites, picnic shelters, visitor center, pioneer/group camp

Camp site features

Across 75 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 55 of 75 sites
Water hookups: 55 of 75 sites
Sewer hookups: 23 of 75 sites
Fire pit: 65 of 75 sites
Picnic table: 67 of 75 sites
Pets allowed: 58 of 75 sites
ADA accessible: 6 of 75 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 50 people
Power up to 50 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries and Suwannee River Eco Lodge inquiries please call 912-637-5274. Okefenokee State Park is the west entrance for the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The gates close promptly at 10pm and reopen at 7am. Access in or out, of park, cannot and will not be granted during these hours. Okefenokee State Park also manages the Suwannee River Eco Lodge which is located 17 miles south. A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites. Federal passes are accepted in placement of the Georgia State's ParkPass. For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.

Directions

Located 18 miles northeast of Fargo at the end of Ga. Hwy. 177. Note that GPS directions are often not accurate; consult a highway map

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

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