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Okefenokee Swamp Park, Waycross, GA

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Okefenokee Swamp Park

A swamp park near Waycross, Georgia, offering guided boat tours, a railroad trip to Pioneer Island, and live snake and alligator learning sessions.

5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd, Waycross, Georgia 31503 · Waycross, GA

About Okefenokee Swamp Park

Okefenokee Swamp Park sits on the northern edge of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, reached by road from Waycross. Visitors can join a guided boat tour along historic waterways, ride a train through the wetlands to stop at Pioneer Island, or attend a live learning session about snakes and alligators. Indoor displays include a nature center and exhibits explaining how the swamp formed and the animals that live there. The park works alongside a sister site, Okefenokee Adventures, in Folkston, which offers kayaking, hiking, and camping. A combined pass covers both locations for multi-day visits.

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