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
Parking on Site, Picnic Area, Picnic Shelter
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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Friends of Laura S. Walker State Park Meeting
10/06/2016 - 11/21/2016
Come join us at Group Shelter #1 for our monthly meeting. Meet volunteers and friends who care for the park and discuss upcoming events and current park projects. Learn about ways in which you can get involved and volunteer.
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Fall Festival
10/22/2016 - 10/22/2016
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 live music, bingo, hayrides, a haunted hayride, face painting and much more! Overnight campers may participate in our campsite decoration contest.
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Night Sky
11/12/2016 - 11/12/2016
Join us for a fascinating evening learning about the night sky. Sculpt your own moon crater and create a map of the solar system, then head outdoors to enjoy the view.
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