Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(912) 287-4900
Golf Course
(912) 285-6154
WEATHER ADVISORY: Laura S. Walker's campground is closed until further notice due to the approaching storm. Call the park office for more details.
Located near the northern edge of the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp, this park is home to many fascinating creatures and plants. Walking along the lake shore and nature trail, visitors may see alligators, carnivorous pitcher plants, 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 boating, skiing and fishing, while a swimming pool is available during summer. For boating, a 10-horsepower restriction is in effect EXCEPT between 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. EST and 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Daylight Savings Time. A championship 18-hole golf course, The Lakes, features a clubhouse, golf pro and junior/senior citizen discounts. This is one of the few state parks named after a woman, and its name is richly deserved. Laura Walker was a Georgia writer, teacher, civic leader and naturalist who was a great lover of trees and worked for their preservation.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
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Events
Walk "Fore" Your Health - The Lakes
Tuesdays until Aug 26, 2008
| Walk 18 holes at The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker on any Tuesday in June, July and August for $10. Tee time is required. $3 parking. 877-591-5578. |
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FACILITIES:
626 Acres
120-Acre Lake (may close due to low water)
44 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23)
9 Picnic Shelters ($40)
5 Group Shelters (seat 75-165, $65-$140)
Group Camp (sleeps 142, $385)
2 Pioneer Campgrounds ($15-$25 and up)
The Lakes Golf Course (18-Holes) ($33-$38)
Wildlife Observation Platform
Swimming Pool (fee)
Golf
Fishing - dock, ramp
Boating and Waterskiing -- some horsepower restrictions
Canoe Rentals Only
Hiking - nearly 3 miles of nature trails
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Stephen C. Foster State Park
Suwannee River Visitor Center
Okefenokee Swamp and National Wildlife Refuge
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