Laura S. Walker State Park

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Laura S. Walker State Park Boat, fish, hike, and more! This page is maintained by park employees. We appreciate hearing from our community.
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Located near the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, this park is home to many fascinating creatures and plants and has many great recreational opportunities. Comments and photos of Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites are welcome. Moderation of comments is governed by Board of Natural Resources Rule 391-1-10. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources may remove comments not related to the topic of the social media post. Additionally, the Department may delete comments that contain profanity. A comment will not be edited or modified to remove unacceptable content. If a portion of the comment violates Rule 391-1-10, then the entire comment will be deleted.

πŸ‚πŸ§‘ October Adventures at Laura S. Walker State Park! πŸ§‘πŸ‚Fall is in the air, and we have some fun outdoor activities comin...
10/14/2026

πŸ‚πŸ§‘ October Adventures at Laura S. Walker State Park! πŸ§‘πŸ‚

Fall is in the air, and we have some fun outdoor activities coming up! 🍁 Whether you’re feeling crafty, ready to explore the trails, or looking to enjoy a beautiful sunset on the water, we have something for you!

πŸ¦‹πŸŒΉ Butterflies & Roses Craft
πŸ“… Saturday, October 17th | 1:00–2:00 PM
🎨 Create colorful butterflies and realistic roses to take home and enjoy!
πŸ’² $5 per person

πŸ₯ΎπŸŒΏ Lake Trail Nature Hike
πŸ“… Saturday, October 17th | 3:00–4:30 PM
🌳 Join us at the Interpretive Center for a guided hike along our Lake Trail and discover the wildlife that calls our park home!

πŸ›ΆπŸŒ… Sunset Paddle
πŸ“… Saturday, October 17th | 6:00–8:00 PM
πŸŒ… Join our Naturalist for a beautiful sunset kayak paddle on our blackwater lake! Kayaks are provided, but space is limited. All participants must be able to swim.
πŸ’² $25 per person

πŸ“ž Ready to join the fun? Preregistration is required for the craft and sunset paddle. Call or visit our Visitor Center at 912-287-4900 to register!

πŸ‚ A $10 daily park pass per vehicle is required unless you have a Georgia State Parks annual pass.

We can’t wait to enjoy the beautiful fall season with you! 🍁🧑

10/07/2026

Come on out and join the Satilla Riverkeeper and our Park Naturalist for Coffee and Community on Thursday October 8th at 9:00AM! We will take a short hike along one of our two trails and highlight the importance of our Leave No Trace efforts. Let's protect our waterways for our future generations. See you there!

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Our boat ramp is back open today. We will continue to monitor the levels if we get more rain but it has lowered back dow...
10/07/2026

Our boat ramp is back open today. We will continue to monitor the levels if we get more rain but it has lowered back down to a safer level.

πŸ‚ Fall is in full swing at Laura S. Walker State Park! πŸ‚Join us October 10th–11th for a fun-filled weekend with crafts, ...
10/06/2026

πŸ‚ Fall is in full swing at Laura S. Walker State Park! πŸ‚
Join us October 10th–11th for a fun-filled weekend with crafts, hiking, and a little creativity! 🧑🌲

🎨 Crafts at the Park β€” Saturday, 10:30–11:30 AM | $5/person
πŸͺ΅ Stick With It! β€” Saturday, 2:00–3:00 PM | $10/Person
πŸ₯Ύ Big Creek Nature Trail Hike β€” Saturday, 4:00–5:30 PM
🌿 Lake Trail Nature Hike β€” Sunday, 9:00–10:30 AM

πŸ“ Visit the Visitor Center or call 912-287-4900 to register for programs requiring registration.
πŸ’΅ $10 park pass required per vehicle.

🌦️ Weather Update: We will be monitoring weather conditions as we get closer to the weekend. Our outdoor programs will be held weather permitting, and we will make updates or cancellations as needed. Keep an eye on our social media for the latest information!
Come spend a beautiful fall weekend with us! 🍁πŸ₯ΎπŸͺ΅πŸŽƒ

🌧️ Boat Ramp Closure Notice 🚀Due to the high levels of rainfall we’ve received over the past few days, our lake has rise...
10/05/2026

🌧️ Boat Ramp Closure Notice 🚀

Due to the high levels of rainfall we’ve received over the past few days, our lake has risen to levels that are unsafe for motorized watercraft and could farther impact our campground. As a result, our boat ramp is currently closed.

We’ll continue monitoring lake levels and will reopen the ramp as soon as conditions return to a safe level.

For updates on when the ramp will reopen, please check our website: https://gastateparks.org/LauraSWalker

We’ll also do our best to keep everyone updated here on our social media. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our visitors and campers! 🌊🌿

Your October bucket list just got a whole lot more fun! πŸ‚πŸŽƒβ˜‘οΈ Paddle a blackwater lake πŸ›Άβ˜‘οΈ Explore a nature trail πŸ₯Ύβ˜‘️ Get...
09/29/2026

Your October bucket list just got a whole lot more fun! πŸ‚πŸŽƒ

β˜‘οΈ Paddle a blackwater lake πŸ›Ά
β˜‘οΈ Explore a nature trail πŸ₯Ύ
β˜‘οΈ Get crafty 🎨
β˜‘οΈ Sip coffee & enjoy community β˜•
β˜‘οΈ Try archery 🏹
β˜‘οΈ Paddle under the full moon πŸŒ•
β˜‘οΈ Get your spooky season on πŸ‘»
β˜‘οΈ Trick-or-treat with us 🐊🍬

How many can you check off? πŸ‘€

🎟️ $10 park pass per vehicle/day required.

πŸ“ž For pre-registration, call or visit the Visitor Center at 912-297-4900, daily from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

We hope to see you at the park this October! 🍁🧑

Come on out and enjoy all that Laura S. Walker State Park has to offer! Trails, Crafts, Kayaking and much more. Bring th...
09/28/2026

Come on out and enjoy all that Laura S. Walker State Park has to offer! Trails, Crafts, Kayaking and much more. Bring the kids out and ask about our Junior Ranger program. Find out how they can get sworn in and receive a Junior Ranger badge!

Another fun day of making hiking sticks in our "Stick With It!" class on Saturday! We will see you next weekend for more...
09/28/2026

Another fun day of making hiking sticks in our "Stick With It!" class on Saturday! We will see you next weekend for more adventures and activities!

It was a beautiful Saturday morning for our Fall Food Truck and Vendor's Bazaar! Special thanks to our Friends of Laura ...
09/28/2026

It was a beautiful Saturday morning for our Fall Food Truck and Vendor's Bazaar! Special thanks to our Friends of Laura S. Walker State Park and all the vendors who participated. Good food, good crafts and good people! See you next time!

We have a fun weekend planned at Laura S. Walker State Park! Our Friends of Laura Walker are holding their Annual Food T...
09/20/2026

We have a fun weekend planned at Laura S. Walker State Park! Our Friends of Laura Walker are holding their Annual Food Truck and Vendor's Bazaar from 10:30AM-2:30PM! We also will have a hiking stick workshop and a hike on Sunday. Come on out and join in on the fun. See you there!

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5653 Laura Walker Road
Waycross, GA
31503

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(912) 287-4900

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