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Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (912) 287-4900
Golf Course (912) 285-6154

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FACILITIES AVAILABLE for February 5-7:
RV/Tent Campsites, Pioneer Campsites, Group Camp, Picnic Shelters
(as of February 3, 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, saw palmettos, yellow shafted flickers, warblers, owls and great blue herons. 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 ($21-$23)
  • 9 Picnic Shelters ($40-$45)
  • 5 Group Shelters (seat 75-165, $75-$160)
  • Group Camp (sleeps 142, $425)
  • 2 Pioneer Campgrounds ($25 and up)
  • The Lakes Golf Course (18-Holes) ($35-$40)
  • Wildlife Observation Platform
  • Note: the swimming pool is now closed.

ACTIVITIES:
  • 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

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  Address/Directions
Laura S. Walker State Park
5653 Laura Walker Rd.
Waycross , GA 31503

Located 9 miles southeast of Waycross on GA Route 177. Take 1-75 to exit 62, follow US 82 east through Waycross. Or, I-95 to exit 36, follow US 82 west 47 miles.

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