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Laura S. Walker State Park, Waycross, GA

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Laura S. Walker State Park

A southeast Georgia state park near the Okefenokee Swamp, with a lake, hiking trails, and an 18-hole golf course.

5653 Laura Walker Road Waycross, GA 31503 · Waycross, GA

About Laura S. Walker State Park

This state park sits near the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp in southeast Georgia. Visitors can see alligators, carnivorous pitcher plants, gopher tortoises, and many bird species along the lake and nature trails. The lake supports fishing, swimming, and boating, and kayaks and bicycles can be rented on site. The park also has an 18-hole golf course with three lakes and a clubhouse. Its namesake was a Georgia writer, teacher, and naturalist who worked to protect trees. Campers can choose from cottages, tent and RV sites, and a group camp, and the park has a playground, dog park, and sand beach.

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