Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(912) 637-5274
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for November 25-30:
RV/Tent Campsites, Pioneer Campsites, Picnic Shelters ~ Please be advised that you cannot check in to park facilities on Thanksgiving Day.
(as of Nov. 20, 2009 - updates are posted on Tuesday)
Named after songwriter Stephen Foster, this remote park is a primary entrance to the famed Okefenokee Swamp and is one of the most intriguing areas in Georgia. Moss-laced cypress trees reflect off the black swamp waters, providing breathtaking scenery. Visitors can look for alligators, turtles, raccoon, black bear, deer, birds and numerous other creatures while on the park’s elevated boardwalk trail or on a guided pontoon boat trip. More adventurous visitors may wish to rent motorized boats, canoes or kayaks for further exploration of the swamp, including a trip to historic Billy’s Island. Because the park is located within a National Wildlife Refuge, gate lock at closing and a $5 refuge fee is charged.
At the Suwannee River Visitor Center in Fargo, visitors learn not only about alligators and cypress trees, but also how buildings can be made from recycled car parts and plastics. Located off Hwy. 441 at the Suwannee River bridge, the center mixes environmental education with engineering showmanship. Inside, visitors learn that tannic acid produced by decaying vegetation is what gives the river its tea color, and that unlike other reptiles, mother alligators actively care for their babies. A third of the building materials was made from recycled content, including decking made from plastics, insulation made from newspaper, and a retaining wall made from old dashboards and electrical cables.
Park Hours:
7AM--10PM (gate locks at closing; no late entry)
Office Hours:
Fall/Winter 8AM–5PM; Spring/Summer 7AM–6 PM
Suwannee River Center Hours
8AM–5PM; Wednesday-Sunday
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/StephenCFoster
FACILITIES:
- 80 Acres
- 64 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25) – cable TV hookups
- 9 Cottages ($120) -- #5 is dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
- 3 Picnic Shelters ($35-$45)
- Pioneer Campground ($40)
- Nature Center
- 1.5-Mile Trembling Earth Nature Trail
- 25 Miles of Day-Use Waterways
- Suwannee River Visitor Center
ACTIVITIES:
- Canoe, Kayak and Fishing Boat Rental
- Guided Pontoon Boat Tours ($8-$12)
- Boating – ramp, 10 horsepower limit
- Fishing
- Birding
NOTICE: - Boating activities may be restricted during low water levels.
- The park is located 18 miles from Fargo and 50 miles from a major grocery store. Visitors should bring all supplies with them and have plenty of gasoline in their vehicle. The park office sells drinks, snacks, ice, books, gifts and t-shirts.
- Cell phone service may be unreliable.
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Events
Night Tour on Billy's Lake/Okefenokee Swamp
Saturdays until Nov 28, 2009
 Dare to venture out after dark in the famed Okefenokee Swamp. See what creatures lurk in the night during this guided pontoon boat tour. Watch for glowing red alligator eyes and listen for owls on the hunt. $15-$20 plus $5 parking. (912) 637-5274. |
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Man in the Swamp
Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 7 PM to 8:30 PM
| Learn about the Native Americans who lived in the Okefenokee Swamp and hear first-hand accounts from a white "settler" who staked his claim in the water-filled region. $5 plus $5 parking. (912) 637-5274. |
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