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Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (912) 287-4900
Golf Course (912) 285-6154

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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  • 44 Campsites - Reserve
  • 9 Picnic Shelters - Reserve
  • 5 Group Shelters - Reserve
  • 2 Group Camps - Reserve
  • 2 Pioneer Camps - Reserve
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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
    Okefenokee Swamp and National Wildlife Refuge
    Okefenokee Heritage Center
    Obediah's Okefenok
    Okefenokee Swamp Park
    Stephen C. Foster State Park
    Suwannee River Visitor Center
    Southern Forest World
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    5653 Laura Walker Rd.
    Waycross , GA 31503

    Located 9 miles southeast of Waycross on GA Route 177. Take 1-75 to exit 62, follow US 82 east through Waycross. Or, I-95 to exit 36, follow US 82 west 47 miles.

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    Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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