Laura S. Walker State Park
Located near the northern edge of the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp, this park is home to many fascinating creatures and plants, including alligators and carnivorous pitcher plants. Walking or biking along the lake's edge and nature trail, visitors may spot 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 fishing, skiing and boating, and single, tandem, and fishing kayaks, as well as bicycles, are available for rent.
The Lakes, a championship 18-hole golf course, features a clubhouse, golf pro and junior/senior rates. Greens are undulating rather than tiered. Each fairway and landing area is defined with gentle, links-style mounds that accent the course's three large lakes.
The park's namesake was a Georgia writer, teacher, civic leader and naturalist who loved trees and worked for their preservation.
Info & Amenities
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Hours of Operation
Sunday: 7:00AM - 10:00PM
Monday: 7:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday: 7:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday: 7:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday: 7:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday: 7:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday: 7:00AM - 10:00PM
Admission & Fees
Daily ParkPass $5.00
Activities
Nature Trails
Facility Amenities
Lodging On Site, Parking on Site, Picnic Area, Picnic Shelter
General Information
Family-friendly, Open Year 'Round
Group Amenities
Group-friendly
Near Interstate Highway
95
Site Information
Dump Station, Number of Sites, Pull-thru Sites, RVs Permitted, Tenters Welcome
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Events
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Pet Adopt-a-Thon
05/27/2017 - 05/27/2017
Adopt a cat or dog, enjoy raffles and exhibits from local animal-associated businesses, bring your leashed pet to enjoy our nature trails and participate in a vaccine clinic. Please don't bring animals with a history of aggression. Livestock are not permitted on park grounds.
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Two Trails, One Day - National Trails Day
06/03/2017 - 06/03/2017
We will begin with a hike on Big Creek Nature Trail. Keep your eyes peeled for the gopher tortoise and indigo snake. Meet at the Visitor's Center. Then at 11 a.m., we will meet at Picnic Shelter #7 to hike down the Laura Walker Lake Trail to the boardwalk, where you may enjoy yourself at your own pace and head back up the trail at your leisure.
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Get Outdoors Full Moon Paddle
06/09/2017 - 06/09/2017
Celebrate this day by watching the full moon rise over our black water. Limited space; pre-registration required. This is a ranger-led paddle. The lake is closed to the public after sunset.
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Kid's Fishing Rodeo - Get Outdoors Day
06/10/2017 - 06/10/2017
Celebrate National Fishing Week at the Park. Children between the ages of 3 and 12 are welcome to participate. Prizes in various categories will be awarded. Hot dogs, drinks, and live bait will be provided. All children must register at the gazebo before fishing. We will also be doing a fish count, so weigh and identify your fish.
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Hook a Kid on Golf
06/12/2017 - 06/12/2017
Join us for a week-long course in partnership with the YMCA to teach children ages 7-14 an introduction to golf. Nine core values are taught. Attendance is limited to 40 participants. Volunteer coaches help teach this week-long class. Participants receive a set of golf clubs, shirt, hat, and water bottle.
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Star Stare
06/15/2017 - 11/17/2017
Gaze into Laura Walker's dark skies and learn about the celestial beauty to be found there. Get a chance to use our high power telescope and see star dust and light you cannot see with the naked eye. Programs may also include crafts and scorpion hunts.
Thursday, June 15, 2017
9:30 pm - 10:30 pmFriday, July 28, 2017
9:30 pm - 10:30 pmSaturday, August 12, 2017
9:30 pm - 10:30 pmFriday, September 22, 2017
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Junior Ranger Camp
06/20/2017 - 06/22/2017
Children will participate in activities that focus on the outdoors and work toward earning a Junior Ranger badge. Activities include outdoor skills, trail walks, birding, and more. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call the Park Office to register. Ages 6-12 years old.
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Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
07/04/2017 - 07/04/2017
Families can participate in old-fashioned games. Free watermelon, hot dogs, drinks and cookies will be available afterward while supplies last. This event will be at Group Shelter #2.
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Spread Like Wildflowers
07/20/2017 - 07/20/2017
Join us in planting native wildflower seeds through out the park. Afterwards, we will create flower pressings, pot our own in containers we decorate, go on a flower ID hike, and learn about why flowers even exist. The day will begin at the Interpretive Center.
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Adventure Camp
07/25/2017 - 07/27/2017
Kids age 10-13 come out and enjoy 3 days of outdoor adventure. Kayaking, fishing, hiking, outdoor skills, and environmental education and more. Space is limited, reservations required.
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Canned Counties
08/01/2017 - 08/01/2017
All month long you will be able to drop canned goods off at the park's Visitor's Center. This is a Tri-County competition between Ware, Brantley, and Pierce Counties. The winning county will have free star-gazing programs offered to their 6th grade classes, where the park goes to the school. You can help feed and educate our community.
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Invasive Wipeout
09/30/2017 - 09/30/2017
We will perform a morning service project of wiping out the park's invasive plant species. An invasive species control workshop will follow, tailored to a typical land/yard owner's needs. We will also have native plants for sale through a local nursery. Come out and learn why foreign plants are an issue and how to get rid of them.
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Bark in the Park
10/07/2017 - 10/07/2017
Bring your canine friend for a day of fun. Enter into our agility and obedience competitions, or if you have a youngster, they can join the puppy race. We will have some demonstrations, dog safe treats, and dog hikes. Registration for each competition will be $10 a canine. Prizes will be from local businesses.
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Rivers Alive
10/14/2017 - 10/14/2017
The focus on this day is cleaning up around our lake shoreline. The park is working with the local 4-H chapter, and along with the feel good vibes for helping the community, you will also get a free Rivers Alive shirt. We will be meeting at the Interpretive Center, and please bring water, closed-toed shoes, and gloves.
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Fall Festival
10/21/2017 - 10/21/2017
Children of all ages can play brand new games as well as old favorites to win candy. Bring the whole family because we will also have bingo, hayrides, a haunted hayride, face painting and much more! Overnight campers may participate in our campsite decoration contest.
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Christmas at the Park
12/09/2017 - 12/09/2017
Join the staff at the Interpretive Center for some holiday crafts, a campfire, and some Christmas sweets. All ages are welcome to join in the fun.
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Audubon Christmas Bird Count
12/21/2017 - 12/21/2017
Participate in the 118th national bird count. This is an all-day event that involves counting birds within a 15 mile diameter circle. Please call the park to pre-register and to choose your shift. We will be meeting at the Visitor's Center.
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