Short answer
Laura S. Walker State Park is a 626-acre state park in Ware County, near Waycross. Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked on its official page.
Near the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, the first Georgia state park named for a woman, with a 120-acre lake, pitcher plants and alligators, and a championship golf course.
Laura S. Walker State Park hours
- Park: Monday – Sunday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Park Office: Monday – Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Golf Course: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Pro Shop: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
What it costs
- Parking: $10 per vehicle per day, or a $70 annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park. Overnight guests pay the daily fee once per stay; parking is not included with a reservation (Georgia State Parks ParkPass page).
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 5653 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, GA 31503
- County: Ware (Southeast Georgia region)
- GPS: 31.14347, -82.21453 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 912-287-4900
- Golf Course: 912-285-6154
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/LauraSWalker
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (912-287-4900) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Laura S. Walker State Park
Facilities the park lists: 120 Acre Lake; 6 Cottages; 44 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 7 Picnic Shelters; 4 Group Shelters (seat 75–165); 1 Group Camp (sleeps 142); 1 Pioneer Campground; 1 Gazebo; Playground; Dog Park; Sand Beach; Boat Ramp; Wildlife Observation Boardwalk; Wi-Fi — available in the Visitor Center (and Campground for camping guests).
Things to do: Biking; Birding; Boating — private boats permitted, 10 HP limit (except between 9 a.m.–6 p.m. EDT & 9 a.m.–7 p.m. DST); Fishing; Geocaching; Hiking — 4 miles of trails; Swimming; Water Skiing; Weddings; Bike Rental; Kayak & Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental.
Events coming up near Laura S. Walker
- Oct 23 – Oct 24: Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, Jekyll Island (about 47 miles away, free)
- Nov 11: Kingsland Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony, Kingsland (about 39 miles away, free)
- Nov 20 – Nov 21: Kingsland Catfish Festival, Kingsland (about 39 miles away, free)
- Dec 5: Winter Carnival & Big Truck Roundup, Jekyll Island (about 48 miles away)
Events within 50 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Okefenokee State Park (state park, Charlton County), about 24 miles away
- Suwannee River Eco-Lodge (state park, Clinch County), about 37 miles away
- General Coffee State Park (state park, Coffee County), about 41 miles away
- Crooked River State Park (state park, Camden County), about 44 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia state parks compared: hours, parking, dogs and free accessibility equipment in one table
- Southeast Georgia state parks
- Southeast Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Laura S. Walker State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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