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: 44
Pull-thru Sites
RVs Permitted
Tenters Welcome
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Events
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Hook a Kid on Golf
06/04/2018 - 06/09/2018
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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Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
07/04/2018 - 07/04/2018
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. This is sponsored by the Friends of Laura S. Walker State Park.
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Bark in The Park
10/06/2018 - 10/06/2018
Enjoy a hike with your furry companion on the Big Creek Nature Trail. After the hike, your furry friends can enjoy our new dog park located near the office. We will meet across the office from picnic shelter 3 and 4. Dog's must be on a 6' leash and have current vaccination tags.
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Volunteer Workday: Rivers Alive Shoreline Clean-up
10/13/2018 - 10/13/2018
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.
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Fall Festival
10/20/2018 - 10/20/2018
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, face painting and much more. Overnight campers may participate in our campsite decoration contest. This will be our 23rd year for this event.
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Christmas at The Park
12/01/2018 - 12/01/2018
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. There will also be a special visit from Santa Claus from 7-8 p.m.
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