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Laura S Walker State Park Campground
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Laura S Walker State Park Campground, near Waycross, Georgia, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a touch of comfort. This campground offers a variety of sites for tents, RVs, and even cabins, making it a versatile choice for different camping styles.
The campground is known for its clean facilities, including restrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of exploring. Many campers have highlighted the beautiful lake, perfect for kayaking and swimming, although it can get a bit lively with motorboats at times. One visitor mentioned, “The lake is fairly small... so if you go out in a kayak... expect a rough day on the water.”
For those who enjoy hiking, there’s a nice nature trail that spans about three miles, providing a scenic route across the lake. Plus, the campground is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. As one happy camper put it, “This is a fabulous little campground! Friendly, helpful staff, clean bathrooms and showers, hot showers...”
With a dog park and plenty of open areas for kids to play, Laura S Walker State Park Campground is a great choice for families. Whether you’re looking to relax by the water or explore the nearby Okefenokee Swamp, this campground has something to offer everyone.
Description
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Laura 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, 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.
Location
Laura S Walker State Park Campground is located in Georgia
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonFair
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- 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
- 1 hr 14 min from Valdosta
- 1 hr 17 min from Brunswick
- 1 hr 17 min from Jacksonville