Okefenokee State Park
- 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
- 53 campsitesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(912) 637-5274
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Okefenokee are currently building 10 new cottages and currently do not have reservations. The Suwannee River Eco-Lodge Cabins, located 18-miles from Okefenokee, remain open for reservations.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Okefenokee State Park is a park in Charlton County, about 27 miles south of Waycross.
Popular activities here are stargazing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and fishing. Overnight options include 53 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and lodge rooms.
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. | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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 | 52 | — | |
| Pioneer Campground Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
52 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
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: 9 units
9 Cottages
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingStargazingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingBikingHistoric sites and toursGeocachingCamping
Trails
Hiking
Biking
Boating and paddling
Boating
Paddling
Daily Boat Tours
Park Paddlers Club
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ 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: #1 partial
- Campsites: #25, #33, #38
- Campground Comfort Station: Loop 1 and 2
- Day Use Restrooms: 1 partial
- Picnic Shelters: #1 partial
- Playgrounds: Yes
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Park
Fargo, GA 31631 - Nearest town
- Waycross — about 27 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.8270, -82.3621
- Phone
- (912) 637-5274
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)
“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