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    Laura S Walker State Park Campground accommodates tent camping, RVs, and cabins with pet-friendly policies throughout the property. Several sites directly face the lake with picnic tables and fire rings where pets can join their owners. The park features a dedicated dog area where pets can exercise off-leash after spending time on the 3-mile nature trail that crosses the lake. Dixon Memorial WMA offers free primitive camping where pets are welcome without designated amenities. Campers consistently mention the park's well-maintained grounds and quiet atmosphere make it suitable for dogs sensitive to noise and crowds. The campground hosts are attentive about keeping restrooms and common areas clean.

    General Coffee State Park Campground allows pets at tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and in their cabin accommodations. The park's hiking trails welcome leashed dogs with multiple access points from the campground. DirtCamp maintains 20 primitive tent sites with pets allowed on the property, though campgrounds closer to Waycross like Lakeside at Whispering Pines RV Resort and Grace RV Park offer more amenities for campers traveling with animals. The Stephen C. Foster State Park area provides additional pet-friendly camping options with boat-in access. Dogs should remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet throughout these properties except in designated off-leash areas. Campers traveling with pets should pack waste bags as these amenities are inconsistently available across properties.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Waycross (40)

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      1. Laura S Walker State Park Campground

      4.4(24)10mi from Waycross46 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We walked around to the pond and got some really pretty pictures. They have a little dog park too!"

      "This is a nice place with a dog park, it's on the lake and has alot of activities."

      from $34 - $500 / night

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      2. DirtCamp

      5.0(3)4mi from Waycross12 sitesTents

      "I really enjoyed staying here this pasted weekend have a great time riding the trails camp spot was amazing aswell!!"

      from $15 - $25 / night

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      3. Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground

      4.7(35)26mi from Waycross65 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Paddlers brave enough to explore the water trails will enjoy breathtaking scenery and lots of wildlife."

      "This is off the beaten path but worth it. Make sure you have groceries before turning onto 177.  Once inside the camping area it is very quiet and peaceful."

      from $40 - $175 / night

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      4. Lakeside at Whispering Pines RV Resort

      5.0(1)2mi from Waycross

      from $45 / night

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      5. Grace RV Park

      5.0(1)7mi from WaycrossRVs

      "Great place for working people quite great for visitors to the area fishing ponds bream catfish 8 miles from waycross hospital 17 miles from alma ga hospital about a mile from industrial park"

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      6. Pebble Hill RV Resort

      5.0(1)8mi from WaycrossRVs

      "I must admit, the concept of an RV Resort is lost on me, but that said, if I was looking for an RV Resort to spend the night(or a handful) than Pebble Hill RV Resort, located in the SE corner of Georgia"

      from $55 - $60 / night

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      7. Dixon Memorial WMA - Hunter Camp

      3.0(2)8mi from WaycrossRVs, Tents
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      8. General Coffee State Park Campground

      4.4(16)31mi from Waycross59 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Plenty of good walking trails and a great petting zoo. I love the old houses, it gives you a feeling of what it was like 100 years ago"

      "There are trash cans at the campground exit and a direct line of sight view of the dump station. The west river trail runs right behind the campsite. The site itself is spacious with plenty of shade."

      from $32 - $325 / night

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      9. Cottages at Laura S Walker State Park

      Be the first to review9mi from Waycross6 sitesCabins

      from $155 / night

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      10. Blythe Island Regional Park

      4.6(43)48mi from WaycrossRVs, Tents

      "20 minute drive to Saint Simons island, beautiful scenery, nice people, bunnies (looks like pet bunnies that are free roam) everywhere, wild life, and mini crabs absolutely everywhere (they leave you alone"

      "There is a small lake where one can fish or boat, a playground, and picnic areas in the park. The park is full of rabbits, the domestic type of rabbit."

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    • Cliff G.
      Nov. 14, 2023

      Grace RV Park

      Quite place

      Great place for working people quite great for visitors to the area fishing ponds bream catfish 8 miles from waycross hospital 17 miles from alma ga hospital about a mile from industrial park

    • Liz M.
      Mar. 6, 2025

      Coastal GA RV Resort

      Nice, clean

      Friendly staff. Easy check in. Very clean park. Sites aren’t really big, but are separated by bushes, trees so provides some privacy. They are very pet friendly. We travel with a dog and they have a dog park. It’s not big (for larger dogs) and it would be nicer with a different surface (stone or chips) as it had really muddy areas. And of course there are always those pet owners who don’t bother to pick up there dog’s poop. So not the fault of the campground. Another camper told me they are adding a doggie grooming daycare facility. Which would be great to be able to leave your dog for the day while site seeing . Restrooms very clean. Nice showers. Doors locked and keyed with code. ice machine (free!) Didn’t use the laundry room but poked my head in and it was clean, all top loading washers. Great area to walk (like a boardwalk) around the pond. Close to stores, islands, restaurants. We would stop again for a few nights if traveling thru that area again. Restful and felt safe.

    • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 13, 2025

      Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campground

      Quiet, close to okefenokee wildlife refuge

      Located right across George Highway 23 from the entrance to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, this is easy access to the facilities at the refuge. Most sites are full hook up, several are pull through. There is a laundry, showers, a dog park, camp store and restaurant. This is a Good Sam park !

    • SouthernGinger
      Jul. 24, 2019

      Laura S Walker State Park Campground

      The pond is great!

      We walked around to the pond and got some really pretty pictures. They have a little dog park too!

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 1, 2022

      Pebble Hill RV Resort

      Not Quite A Resort, But Pretty Close!

      I must admit, the concept of an RV Resort is lost on me, but that said, if I was looking for an RV Resort to spend the night(or a handful) than Pebble Hill RV Resort, located in the SE corner of Georgia, certainly ticks a number of boxes. At first glance, you would spy this RV campground and consider it to be, well, just like most of the rest– complete with 20/ 30/ 50 electrical amp and water hook-ups, slanted pull-through sites with a picnic table, BBQ and fire ring all encircling a small pond(with plans to develop a second one)– but upon a closer look(OK, more than a look, you’ll have to go for a short drive or a 10 minute walk) and you’ll come to the main house, where there’s a Victorian-like pool oasis, complete with sun loungers and umbrellas. Behind the great house here, you’ll discover another pond and about 20 additional spots– some of which they’ll let out to tent campers. Insider’s tip? I would definitely recommend a site near the main house, where, BTW, there’s plans to build a clubhouse/ gym space. There’s plenty of open spaces for a game of flag football or ultimate frisbee along with other amenities such as 2 laundry areas as well as fresh eggs every morning from the hens onsite, along with your pick of fresh produce from the resort’s own home-grown vegetable gardens, 2 dog parks along with a number of decent, albeit not-too-difficult hiking trails. This spot is pet friendly and overall, I found the owners, staff and rest of the RV-going community to be quite friendly, welcoming and inviting. Another upside to this spot is that it is relatively new and so the owners appear to be building and adding new things everyday. Insider’s tips? I have a handful… Nearby there’s a handful of golf courses(if that’s your thing) and for those wanting to hit the ocean shores, you’ll have about a 50 minute drive to the nearest beaches– not too bad when you consider the very reasonable prices you’ll be paying to stay at this spot. I’d also recommend that you check out some of what SE Georgia has to offer such as the quaint town of St. Mary’s, and it goes without saying, nearby Savannah, as well as some pretty outstanding islands like St. Simons, Jekyll, Sapelo and Cumberland. There’s also nearby General Coffee State Park, which has fantastic hiking trails and features a Heritage Farm so the little ones can see how hard it was to live(and have fun) back in the day. Happy Camping!

    • A
      Nov. 4, 2021

      Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campground

      Great park for exploring and star gazing!

      This small campground is a gem. Right across from Okefenokee Wildlife area. There’s tons to do. On site: meticulously maintained dark sky park. They have a dog park, beautiful hummingbird/butterfly gardens, pond. And a star field. But the star gazing is also incredible right on your site. Nice folks here too.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 17, 2022

      Coastal GA RV Resort

      Brunswick, GA….Very large park

      Sites are nice size. Our 42’ fit perfect. We have a cement pad, picnic table and grill. They have separate water if you want to wash your vehicle or rig. Laundry, dog park and a nice pool. Park looks pretty full but it’s huge and clean. Easy hookup!!! Appropriately priced. Definitely recommend and would stay again.

    • G F.
      Jun. 9, 2025

      Laura S Walker State Park Campground

      Nicely kept, not much to do

      The camping area is very small, with sites close to each other and no privacy (flat area, tall pines without vegetation between sites). Having said that, it was pretty quiet; mostly used by retirees. It has a cute dog park, with areas for large and small pups. It has clean bathrooms and washer dryer that accepts apple pay. Park has a tiny beach for its tiny lake. Unfortunately, the very small lake is used by jet skiers and ski boats so very loud and no good for swimming, paddling or fishing except really early or late in the day. Two short trails are cute with tortoises. The bugs are enthusiastic so if you’re not ready to bathe in DEET, you will pay the price. Good park to spend the night on the way somewhere.

    Guide to Waycross

    Laura S Walker State Park offers primitive and developed camping options near Waycross, Georgia. The park sits at an elevation of about 140 feet in the coastal plain region, characterized by sandy soil and longleaf pine forests. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, making spring and fall the most comfortable seasons for outdoor activities.

    What to do

    Wildlife viewing at Stephen C. Foster State Park: Located in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, this park offers exceptional opportunities to see alligators, birds, and other wildlife. "Lots to do, highly recommend guided boat tour. Tons of gators. Enjoyed the natural trial hike on a boardwalk above the swamp," notes Lindsey H.

    Farm visits at General Coffee State Park Campground: The park features a heritage farm with livestock that campers can interact with. "The farm was great with chickens, sheep, donkey and horse. On our visit there were 3 day old lambs," reports Rachel G. The farm provides educational opportunities about historic farming practices in south Georgia.

    Boating on the lake: Laura S Walker State Park has a designated timeframe for motorized boats. "Has a window of time when boats on jetskis can be on the water allowing for a more peaceful atmosphere in the morning and evening," explains Christina C. This schedule helps maintain tranquility for non-motorized activities during parts of the day.

    Stargazing: The region offers excellent night sky viewing opportunities away from urban light pollution. "Stars are amazing!" mentions Lindsey H. about Stephen C. Foster. The remote location creates ideal conditions for astronomy enthusiasts.

    What campers like

    Clean facilities at Laura S Walker State Park Campground: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained facilities. "This is such a beautiful park! The grounds were always clean. The trails were always clean," reports Lorilee S. The park maintains regular cleaning schedules for comfort stations and common areas.

    Privacy options: Some campgrounds offer more secluded sites than others. "If you aren't lucky to get one of the sites right on the lake the inner sites can get a little crowded with very little privacy. One of the sites farther off the lake hugging the treeline would have been nice," advises Andrew S.

    Workout amenities: Unique outdoor exercise options exist at Laura S Walker State Park. "They even have an outdoor workout gym area," notes Lorilee S. These facilities provide opportunities for fitness while camping.

    Wildlife encounters at Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground: The park delivers consistent wildlife sightings. "The park was great and we saw lots of wildlife including, alligators, raccoon, deer, snakes, and an owl," shares Angela M. The diverse ecosystem supports various animal species year-round.

    What you should know

    Cell service limitations: Some parks have limited connectivity. "No cell service and closest gas station is about 20 miles from park," warns Lindsey H. about Stephen C. Foster State Park. Plan communications accordingly and download maps before arrival.

    Bug preparation essential: The swampy environment means insects are prevalent. "Only con is with it being around a lot of wetlands, the bugs were not fun," cautions Angela M. Bring repellent with DEET for mosquitoes and no-see-ums, particularly during warmer months.

    Site selection considerations at DirtCamp: This campground offers primitive tent camping with basic amenities. "Very awesome camping," reports Marty B. The 20 primitive sites provide a more rustic experience compared to developed campgrounds in the area.

    Distance to supplies: Most campgrounds require planning for provisions. "The closest store is about 20 miles," notes Angela M. about Stephen C. Foster State Park. Stock up on necessities before arrival, especially if staying at more remote locations.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Laura S Walker State Park offers play areas for children. "It's so nice to see the playground area for the kids," observes Lorilee S. These facilities provide entertainment options beyond hiking and water activities.

    Farm animals at General Coffee State Park: The heritage farm appeals to children. "We have gone to this campground a couple of times now and every time we go it has been a great visit. We love buying carrots to feed all the farm animals," shares Kirsten W. The interactive experience with animals creates memorable family experiences.

    Water recreation options: Various parks offer water-based activities suitable for different ages. "Small park with a few trails, small pond, and farm... Can fish in small pond and rent peddle boats or kayaks but this pond is very small," notes Rachel G. about General Coffee State Park.

    Educational opportunities: The parks provide learning experiences about local ecosystems and history. "The heritage tobacco farm was really cool," mentions Kayla S. These features combine recreation with educational content appropriate for school-aged children.

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling challenges: Some campsites require extra attention for leveling. "Our site was very unlevel thanks to tree roots. How dare they grow there," Lorilee S. humorously notes about Laura S Walker. Bring leveling blocks and check site reviews before selecting.

    Hookup variations at Lakeside at Whispering Pines RV Resort: This newer facility offers various site configurations. "Owners were very friendly and park is clean and peaceful. It has back in and pull through sites," reports Travler300 R. The resort provides amenities specifically designed for RV campers.

    Site access considerations: Some parks have navigation challenges for larger rigs. "Very narrow roads through most of campgrounds. Can be tricky if backing in bigger rig," warns Andrew S. about Stephen C. Foster State Park. Research turning radius requirements and site dimensions before booking.

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