Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(912) 287-4900
Golf Course
(912) 285-6154
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for September 10-12:
RV/Tent Campsites, Pioneer Campsites, Group Shelter, Picnic Shelter
(as of September 7, 2010 - updates are posted on Tuesday)
Located near the northern edge of the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp, this park is home to many fascinating creatures and plants. Walking along the lake shore and nature trail, visitors may see alligators, carnivorous pitcher plants, the shy gopher tortoise, numerous oak varieties and saw palmettos. More than 100 bird species have been seen at Laura Walker, with the best birding spot being the lakeside trail. Yellow billed cuckoos are common in summer, and yellow shafted flickers, warblers, owls, cattle egrets, little blue herons, glossy ibis and numerous other species also populate the park. It is not uncommon to see 50 wood ducks within an hour.
The park’s lake offers opportunities for boating, skiing and fishing. A championship 18-hole golf course, The Lakes, features a clubhouse, golf pro and junior/senior citizen discounts. This is one of the few state parks named after a woman, and its name is richly deserved. Laura Walker was a Georgia writer, teacher, civic leader and naturalist who was a great lover of trees and worked for their preservation.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/LauraSWalker
FACILITIES:
- 626 Acres
- 120-Acre Lake (may close due to low water)
- 44 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($24-$26)
- 7 Picnic Shelters ($45-$50)
- 5 Group Shelters (seat 75-165, $80-$165)
- Group Camp (sleeps 142, $430)
- 2 Pioneer Campgrounds ($28 and up)
- The Lakes Golf Course & Pro Shop (18-Holes) ($25-$38.50)
- Wildlife Observation Platform
- Playgrounds
- Note: the swimming pool is closed.
ACTIVITIES:
- GeoCaching
- Golf
- Fishing
- Boating and Waterskiing -- 10 horsepower restriction in effect except between 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. EST and 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Daylight Savings Time
- Canoe Rental
- Hiking and Biking - nearly 3 miles of nature trails
 Camping & Golf Packages are now available at the park's 18-hole The Lakes Golf Course. Call 1-877-591-5578 or click here for more information.
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Events
Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 6 PM to 9 PM
| Welcome autumn with carnival games, hayrides, campfire storytelling and snacks. Prizes and candy will be given away. Live reptile program. $2 per family. $5 parking. 912-287-4900. |
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