Laura S. Walker State Park
Notice: Please be aware there will be prescribed burning activity at the park October 30. There may be some smoke or haze around — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 46 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(912) 287-4900
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Please be aware there will be prescribed burning activity at the park October 30. There may be some smoke or haze aroundthe park and golf course Friday afternoon. Visitors are welcome at Group Shelter 3 that day to learn more.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 718 acres, Laura S. Walker State Park lies in Ware County, about 10 miles southeast of Waycross.
Things to do include winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 46 campsites across 3 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, and group camping. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park: Monday - Sunday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Park Office: Monday - Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Golf Course 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Pro Shop 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
Pets welcome if leashed (6 ft max) and attended; not allowed in buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas, beaches, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge.
Statewide rule from Georgia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
State parks: per-vehicle daily ParkPass parking fee ($10); overnight guests pay once per stay. State historic sites: per-person admission set per site (shown in each site's sidebar).
Statewide fee rule from Georgia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Georgia park passes
- Annual ParkPass — $70 Details
- Daily ParkPass — $10 Details
- Historic Site Annual Pass — $50 family (admits up to 4); $30 adult; $25 student Details
From the Georgia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (gastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-864-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites | 44 | — | |
| Group Camp sleeps 142. Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — | |
| Pioneer Campground Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
44 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
1 Group Camp (sleeps 142. Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
1 Pioneer Campground (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cottages: 6 units
6 Cottages
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingGeocachingHikingSwimmingWinter sportsCanoeing and kayakingCamping
Trails
Biking
Hiking — 4 miles of trails
Swimming
Swimming
Boating and paddling
Boating — private boats permitted, 10 HP limit (except between 9 a.m.–6 p.m. EDT & 9 a.m.–7 p.m. DST)
Kayak & Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Wi-Fi
- Group facilities
- Dog park or off-leash area
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Bike rentals
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Cabins: #3
- Campsites: #39, #42
- Group Camps: #1, #5, #9, #13
- Campground Comfort Station: 1 - across from campsite #42
- Day Use Restrooms: 1
- Picnic Shelters: #2, #4, #5, #6
- Group Shelters: #1, #2, #3, #4
- Trails: Big Creek Nature Trail Red (Natural Surface, 2.5 miles), Lake Trail Green (Natural Surface, 1.2 miles out and back for 2.4 miles), Yellow Trail (Natural Surface, 0.37 mile)
- Docks: 1
- Playgrounds: 3
- Other: Interpretive Center
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 5653 Laura Walker Road
Waycross, GA 31503 - Nearest town
- Waycross — about 10 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 31.1435, -82.2145
- Phone
- (912) 287-4900
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Map page (categorised site lists)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology