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     Laura S. Walker State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (912) 287-4900

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, while a swimming pool is available during summer. For boating, a 10-horsepower restriction is in effect EXCEPT between 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. EST and 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Daylight Savings Time. 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
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  • 44 Campsites - Reserve
  • 9 Picnic Shelters - Reserve
  • 5 Group Shelters - Reserve
  • 2 Group Camps - Reserve
  • 2 Pioneer Camps - Reserve
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    Events
    Get Outdoors Georgia Junior Golf Tournament - The Lakes Golf Course
    Saturday and Sunday 8 AM - 5 PM
    (From Saturday, May 17, 2008 until Sunday, May 18, 2008.) 
    The fourth in a series of 8 golf tournament for boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, based on 18 to 36 holes of play. Registration required and can be done online. Parents can serve as caddies...  $75 - $125. 1-866-317-7789.
    Facilities
    626 Acres
    120-Acre Lake (may close due to low water)
    44 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23)
    9 Picnic Shelters ($40)
    5 Group Shelters (seat 75-165, $65-$140)
    Group Camp (sleeps 142, $385)
    2 Pioneer Campgrounds ($15-$25 and up)
    The Lakes Golf Course (18-Holes) ($33-$38)
    Wildlife Observation Platform

    Swimming Pool (fee)
    Golf
    Fishing - dock, ramp
    Boating and Waterskiing -- some horsepower restrictions
    Canoe Rentals Only
    Hiking - nearly 3 miles of nature trails

    Nearby Attractions
    Okefenokee Swamp and National Wildlife Refuge
    Okefenokee Heritage Center
    Obediah's Okefenok
    Okefenokee Swamp Park
    Stephen C. Foster State Park
    Suwannee River Visitor Center
    Southern Forest World
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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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