Laura Walker State Park
Lakeside Recreation Park Near the Okefenokee Swamp in Southeast Georgia — 44 Pet-Friendly Campsites for Tents and RVs With Electric and Water Hookups Plus Six Cottages, 120-Acre Lake for Fishing Boating and Kayaking, Sand Beach Swimming Area, 18-Hole Championship Golf Course (The Lakes), Playground Dog Park and Picnic Shelters, Nature Trails Through Southern Pine Flatwoods Near the Edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, Near Waycross Ware County Southeast Georgia
Laura S. Walker State Park is a state park near Waycross, Ware County, in southeast Georgia, managed by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The park features 44 pet-friendly campsites for tents, trailers, and RVs (up to 40 feet) with electric, water, and some sewer hookups, six cottages for reservation, group camping facilities, a 120-acre lake for fishing, boating, and kayaking, a sand beach swimming area, The Lakes — an 18-hole championship golf course open to the public, a playground, dog park, and picnic shelters for family gatherings, nature trails through southern pine flatwoods habitat near the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, and a convenient base camp for exploring the nearby Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge — one of the largest intact freshwater ecosystems in North America.
The park is named for Laura Singleton Walker, a Georgia naturalist and civic leader who championed natural resource conservation in the early 20th century. Her advocacy helped protect wild spaces across southeast Georgia.
The Okefenokee connection is the park’s strongest draw — Laura Walker sits just 9 miles from the Okefenokee Swamp, making it the most comfortable base camp for visitors exploring the 438,000-acre swamp wilderness. After a day of kayaking through cypress blackwater and spotting alligators, returning to a campsite with hot showers and a golf course is pure luxury.
Things to Do
- Camping — 44 sites + 6 cottages
- Fishing/boating — 120-acre lake
- Swimming — sand beach
- Golf — 18-hole championship
- Dog park — pet-friendly
- Okefenokee — nearby swamp access
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Waycross, Ware County, SE Georgia |
| Lake | 120 acres — fishing, boating, swimming |
| Camping | 44 sites (hookups) + 6 cottages |
| Golf | The Lakes — 18-hole championship |
| Nearby | Okefenokee NWR (9 miles) |
| Managed By | Georgia DNR |
| Coordinates | 31.1333° N, 82.3833° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laura Walker State Park near the Okefenokee Swamp?
Yes — Laura S. Walker State Park near Waycross, Georgia is only 9 miles from the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, making it the most convenient base camp for swamp exploration. The park offers 44 pet-friendly campsites with hookups, six cottages, a 120-acre lake for fishing and boating, a sand beach, an 18-hole championship golf course (The Lakes), a dog park, and nature trails through pine flatwoods. Managed by Georgia DNR.
The park’s 120-acre lake is well-stocked with largemouth bass, bream, and catfish — bank fishing from the shoreline is productive, and small boats with electric trolling motors can launch from the park’s ramp.
Last updated: May 2026
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