Stephen C. Foster State Park

Do not rely on GPS to get here - please see DIRECTIONS:

Located in southeast Georgia, the Okefenokee Swamp is one of the largest intact freshwater wetlands in the world. Nearly all of the swamp and some of the neighboring uplands were set aside as the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in 1937 and now total over 407,000 acres. One of the most unique experiences a visitor can have is camping in the vast and pristine swamp. With approximately 120 miles of water trails, seven overnight camping platforms and two interior island campsites, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offers visitors from all over the country (and the world) a unique recreation experience.   
  
**Planning**  
When you make your reservation, you will be reserving a camping platform (or island) or series of platforms. The trails are designated by different colors and one trip may take you on several different trails - paddlers should look for markers painted the color of the trail which will tell you what color trail you are on as well as the mile. Some routes enter one part of the refuge and exit at another; please plan accordingly to either hire a shuttle service or provide your own transportation. Click [here](https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Trip_Itineraries_Oke.pdf) to see recommended trip itineraries. Trail conditions change rapidly; this does not necessarily represent what is currently available.   
  
View the refuge map [here](https://go.usa.gov/xPR7Y)

## Charges & Cancellations

The $10.00 reservation fee is non-refundable. Reservations cancelled more than 14 days prior to the entry date will be fully refunded less a $15.00 (one person/night reservation fee). Reservations cancelled within 13 days of the entry date will not be refunded. If the refuge must close for any reason, all guests with affected reservations will be notified immediately and will be issued full refunds.

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Jenny Ridge is a year-round RV park located in south-east Georgia.

We are located 40 miles north of Jacksonville, FL,

50 miles to the Golden Isles of Jekyll Island, St. Simon's Island & Sea Island,

and 35 miles south of Waycross, GA.

Groceries, fuel, gift shops and local eateries are all within a 1 mile drive.

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Jenny Ridge hosts a total of 55 paved sites, with city water and sewer.

All of our buildings are handicap accessible.

We can accommodate up to 100ft RV's, with 44 pull-thru and 11 back-in spaces

& 20/30/50 amp service with full hookups.

Laundry facility onsite.

​We hope you enjoy your stay at Jenny Ridge.

Please see our on-site managers, Jimmie and Linda Barfield, during regular business hours

and off hours for emergency concerns.

Jenny Ridge RV Park

This is a Wildlife Management area - and this campground is a hunt camp.  Free, no reservations, primitive.  Be prepared to pack in and pack out your trash. 

Do not need a reservation and it's a free campsite, but you must have either a hunting license of some type (fishing is okay too) or a land pass available at the gate. 

Please check for active hunting season before attempting to camp. Open almost all year round, but there are a few times it is not.  

Dixon Memorial WMA - Hunter Camp

St Mary's River Fish Camp

Laura S. Walker State Park

State Park

Amazing views of the stars, the swamp, and the wildlife (gators!). 

The other campers were respectful of both the space and the quiet. Spots were clean and pretty private. 

Highly recommended. 

Amazing Views

This was our 2021 Thanksgiving camp site(on the back end of Laura Walker right before this). This is an absolute gem of a park in the middle of nowhere! The swap is so cool, lots of gators to be seen while we did miles of paddling. There is some hiking too, but it was pretty wet from all the rain they got the week before. Sites are nice and spaced out and while it was a full campground it was very quiet. The camp store was very nice and offers canoe, kayak and motorboat rentals, along with some basic supplies, but remember to bring all your necessitates because it is over an hour out and back to town. Bathhouse was very clean, and all sites seem to have easy access. Most impressive is the stars at night- WOW! We will go back just for the night sky views. 

PROS: 

Quiet, remote camp in the middle of the swamp 

Amazing place to paddle and explore 

No cell service 

The stars at night are AMAZING! 

Miles from civilization 

CONS: 

Miles from civilization(so do not forget any essentials!) 

No cell service (no remote work option here)

One of my favs

Lots to do, highly recommend guided boat tour. Tons of gators. Enjoyed the natural trial hike on a boardwalk above the swamp. No cell service and closest gas station is about 20 miles from park. Stars are amazing! 

Stephen C. Foster State Park

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