Within Laura Walker State Park, this Georgia Department of Natural Resources campground sits alongside a small lake in southeast Georgia's pine forests. The facility accommodates RVs up to 60 feet across approximately 50 sites, with only two offering full hookups and two configured as pull-throughs.
Sites cluster closely together with minimal vegetation between them, creating limited privacy but fostering a quiet atmosphere that appeals primarily to retirees. Roger L. notes "LSW is a nice quiet park" with level sites, though some campers encounter challenges with tree roots and tight turning radii on certain sites. The campground's compact layout means pedestrians frequently cut through occupied sites to reach facilities.
The lake supports swimming, kayaking, and fishing, though motorboats and jet skis operate during designated hours, creating choppy conditions for paddlers. A swimming beach operates despite posted alligator warnings, and a boardwalk extends across the lake, though Hurricane Helene damaged portions of this trail system. The park includes hiking trails where gopher tortoises are commonly spotted, plus amenities like a dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, playground equipment, and outdoor fitness stations.
Bathhouses vary in condition across the campground, with some showing their age through lower water pressure and missing fixtures. Modern laundry facilities accept contactless payment, and WiFi coverage reaches most areas with occasional spotty service. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring Okefenokee Swamp, with private swamp tours 20 minutes away and the National Wildlife Refuge about an hour's drive.
Book sites on the outer ring for better spacing, and bring insect repellent during warmer months when bugs are particularly active.
Description
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, swimming and boating, and kayaks and 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. New Sportsman's Cabins sleep six. The park's namesake was a Georgia writer, teacher, civic leader and naturalist who loved trees and worked for their preservation.
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 912-287-4900 or 912-287-4901(Alternate).
For the Lakes Golf Course, please call 912-285-6154
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
ParkPass fees are as follow:
1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
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RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLaura S Walker State Park Campground is located in Georgia near Hoboken
Directions
Located 9 miles southeast of Waycross on GA route 177. Take 1-75 to exit 62, follow US 82 east through Waycross. Or, I-95 to exit 36, follow US 82 west 47 miles.
Address
5653 LAURA WALKER ROAD
Waycross, GA 31503
Coordinates
31.14377198 N
82.2136624 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 6/12/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 6/12/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 11 min from Hinesville, GA
- 1 hr 14 min from Valdosta, GA
- 1 hr 17 min from Brunswick, GA
- 1 hr 17 min from Jacksonville, FL
