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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit
FWSU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Folkston · Georgia · Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
| Agency | FWSU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge |
| Location | Folkston · Georgia · Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge · 30.80409, -82.30714 · Map |
| Sites | 11 public sites counted from the federal listing — 11 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 11 sites Water hookups at 0 of 11 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 11 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 11 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | A non-refundable $10.00 reservation fee will apply. Trips are limited to one or two nights during Peak Season. Maximum of 20 people per camping permit. |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | FOR BOOKING, PLEASE CALL: 912-496-3331 FROM 7AM - 10AM ET (TUES-THURS, EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS). AFTER 10AM CALL THE VISITOR CENTER AT 912-496-7836 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-06.
From the official listing
Overview Slip your canoe or kayak into the blackwater and paddle into a world of moss-draped cypress trees, echoing night sounds, and a rare solitude that exists only deep within the wilderness of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. An Overnight Camping Permit allows overnight camping in the Okefenokee Wilderness on elevated platforms and islands. Online reservations are not available.
You must call the Permit Reservation Line at 912-496-3331 Tuesday to Thursday, from 7:00 am to 10:00 am EST to reserve a campsite.
Visit the refuge’s Camping page before planning your camping trip.
Enter the dates of your trip below to explore possible routes. While this tool is a helpful reference, conditions such as trail closures or impassable routes may affect access to certain overnight sites.
Visit the Library page of our website to view the Okefenokee Wilderness Canoe Guide.
Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (912) 496-7836 for general information. Charges & Cancellations The $10.00 reservation fee is non-refundable. Reservations cancelled more than 14 days prior to the entry date will be refunded camping/amenity fees minus a $15.00 cancellation fee. Reservations cancelled within 13 days of the entry date will not be refunded. If the refuge must close for any reason, all guests with affected reservations will be notified immediately and will be issued full refunds, including the $10.00 reservation fee.
Directions, from the listing
Directions to the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area (Do not depend of GPS directions to bring you to this location)
Directions from Folkston, Georgia to Main Entrance of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge • Turn onto Main Street heading west. Go through two stoplights and across the railroad tracks. • Take a left at 3rd light onto Okefenokee Trail (Parkway), also called GA 121/23 South. • Drive for approx. 7 miles, then turn right at the large beige “Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge” sign. • Follow this road about 4 miles to the end. When you reach a large parking area, you will see the Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center on your left and Okefenokee Adventures is located next to the boat basin.
Directions from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) • Depart from the airport terminal on the airport road, turning into Dixie Clipper Rd. Take Dixie Clipper Road to I-95 Northbound. • Follow the directions from Interstate 95-exit 3 (below) to get to Okefenokee
Directions from Interstate 95-exit 3 (Kingsland, GA) • Take GA 40 West approx. 22 miles through Kingsland to Folkston. • Where GA 40 dead ends at a “T” intersection, turn right onto Third Street then take the next immediate left onto Main Street (courthouse is on your right at turn). • Follow directions from Folkston, GA listed above.
Directions from Jacksonville, FL area • Take US 1 North through the towns of Callahan and Hilliard. After you cross the St. […]
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Trip Card — Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit
Folkston · Georgia · Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
| Agency | FWS · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Folkston · Georgia · Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge |
| Fees | A non-refundable $10.00 reservation fee will apply. Trips are limited to one or two nights during Peak Season. Maximum of 20 people per camping permit. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 11 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250860 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.