Suwannee River Eco-Lodge: Hours, Fees and Directions

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

Short answer

The Suwannee River Eco-Lodge is a state-run group lodge near Fargo in Clinch County with 10 rental cottages, an event room and a meeting room, operated by Okefenokee State Park. The state page lists no rates or hours; vehicles need a ParkPass. Checked October 20, 2026 on gastateparks.org.

Hours

Call ahead

Cost

Rental rates

Where

Fargo, Southwest Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, 6 ft max

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Ten screened-porch cottages, an event room and a commercial kitchen set in pine forest on the Suwannee River, used for paddling trips, retreats, reunions and weddings. Okefenokee State Park, 18 miles away, operates it.

Plan it in three lines

Getting In
Cost: .
What to Do
The official page lists Paddling the Suwannee River, Fishing and Birding.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Make It a Day
Okefenokee State Park is about 15 miles away. Coming up near here: Girls on the Run South Georgia 5K in Valdosta.
6 events within 50 mi

Suwannee River Eco-Lodge Hours

Check-in and office hours are not published. Events must end by 10 p.m. Call 912-637-5274.

What It Costs

No rates are published on the state page; call 912-637-5274 or 800-864-7275. Every vehicle parked at the Eco-Lodge must display a ParkPass ($10 a day or $70 a year).

Where It Is and How to Get in Touch

LocationOperated by Okefenokee State Park, about 18 miles away. It is a rental facility for retreats, reunions, weddings and paddling trips rather than a day-use park.
Address400 Eco Lodge Drive, Fargo, GA
CountyClinch (Southwest Georgia region)
Approximate map point30.69661, -82.56070 (address and point from OpenStreetMap; the state page publishes neither; directions in Google Maps by address)
Eco-Lodge912-637-5274
Reservations800-864-7275
Official pagegastateparks.org/SuwanneeRiverEcoLodge

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 (912-637-5274) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Suwannee River Eco-Lodge

Facilities the park lists: 10 rental cottages with screened porches and kitchens; Sleeps up to 40 in 12 bedrooms; Event room seating 100; Meeting room seating 35; BBQ shelter; Commercial kitchen; Wi-Fi in the conference area only.

Things to do: Paddling the Suwannee River; Fishing; Birding; Golf at Fargo Golf Course across the road.

Events Coming Up Near Suwannee River Eco-Lodge

Around Suwannee River Eco-Lodge within 50 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Okefenokee State Parkstate park15 mi
2Laura S. Walker State Parkstate park37 mi
3General Coffee State Parkstate park57 mi
4Crooked River State Parkstate park61 mi

Events coming up

5Girls on the Run South Georgia 5KValdosta44 mi
6Jingle Bells Festival (Downtown Valdosta)Valdosta44 mi
7Wild Adventures Christmas: Wild & BrightValdosta45 mi
8LHSXC Turkey Trot 5KValdosta44 mi
9A HomeTown ChristmasValdosta44 mi
10Valdosta Community Tree Lighting CelebrationValdosta44 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

Nov 14Girls on the Run South Georgia 5K, Valdosta (about 44 miles away, from $25)
Nov 20 – Nov 21Jingle Bells Festival (Downtown Valdosta), Valdosta (about 44 miles away)
Nov 21 – Dec 31Wild Adventures Christmas: Wild & Bright, Valdosta (about 45 miles away)
Nov 26LHSXC Turkey Trot 5K, Valdosta (about 44 miles away, from $30)
Nov 28A HomeTown Christmas, Valdosta (about 44 miles away)
Dec 4Valdosta Community Tree Lighting Celebration, Valdosta (about 44 miles away)

Events within 50 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of October 20, 2026; 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 15 miles away
Laura S. Walker State Park (state park, Ware County), about 37 miles away
General Coffee State Park (state park, Coffee County), about 57 miles away
Crooked River State Park (state park, Camden County), about 61 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
Southwest Georgia state parks and historic sites
Southwest Georgia: more places to go in the region

Source: the Suwannee River Eco-Lodge page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked October 20, 2026. 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.

Safety Notice

Water And Ice Safety: Read This Before You Go

Lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, beaches and ice can kill, quickly and without warning. Conditions change by the hour and we cannot see them from here. This page is general information only. It is not a safety assessment, and it does not say or promise that any place, water, ice or activity is safe.

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Children and weak swimmers: the CDC says to assign a responsible adult to watch children closely and constantly in or near water, with no phone, reading, alcohol or drugs, and to use life jackets for children in and around natural water. It also says inflatable or foam toys are not safety devices.
Open water hides hazards. The CDC names currents, waves, rocks, vegetation and poor visibility. As general guidance (not from a named source), also expect sudden drop-offs, very cold water even on a warm day, submerged objects, boat traffic and changing weather. Never swim alone, and never mix alcohol with water or boats.

Emergency in the United States: call 911. Learn CPR, as the CDC recommends.

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Sources read on 8 November 2026: the Minnesota DNR ice thickness guidelines (dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html, no page date shown) and the CDC drowning prevention page (cdc.gov/drowning/prevention, page dated 29 September 2025). Guidance can change and can differ by state and by place: check the current text and your local agency before relying on it. This notice is general guidance only. It is not legal, medical, rescue or professional safety advice, and nobody on this site is a lifeguard or safety professional. You are responsible for your own safety and for any children and pets with you, and you use this information at your own risk. Water, ice, weather and local rules change quickly and differ by state, county and property. To the fullest extent the law allows, this site, its owner and its contributors are not responsible for any injury, death, loss or damage that results from using this information or from visiting any place, water or ice mentioned here. If you do not accept that, do not rely on this page (see the Limits Of Liability in our Terms Of Use).

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