Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(912) 287-4900
Golf Course
(912) 285-6154
Notice: Laura Walker State Park will be conducting prescribed burns during the week of January 26-29, 2009. Dense smoke can be expected for up to a week following the burn. Both nature trails and pioneer campgrounds will be closed during this period.
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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FACILITIES:
- 626 Acres
- 120-Acre Lake (may close due to low water)
- 44 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($21-$23)
- 9 Picnic Shelters ($40-$45)
- 5 Group Shelters (seat 75-165, $75-$160)
- Group Camp (sleeps 142, $425)
- 2 Pioneer Campgrounds ($15-$25 and up)
- The Lakes Golf Course (18-Holes) ($35-$40)
- Wildlife Observation Platform
- Swimming Pool ($2-$4, seasonal)
ACTIVITIES:
- Golf
- Fishing
- Boating and Waterskiing -- some horsepower restrictions
- Swimming
- Canoe Rental
- Hiking - nearly 3 miles of nature trails
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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