 Reservations
(800) 864-7275
Park (912) 287-4900
Due to drought conditions, the Lake at Laura S. Walker State Park
will be closed to motor boats effective, Thursday, July 27, 2006 until
water depth returns to safe levels. Non-motorized boating activities
will continue including fishing from the bank, canoeing, and kayaking.
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. A
championship 18-hole golf course, The Lakes, features a clubhouse, golf
pro, unlimited weekday play 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-5PMFacilities
626 Acres
44 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($18–$22)
18-Hole The Lakes Golf Course and Pro Shop ($30-$35)
120-Acre Lake (may close due to high water)
Swimming Pool (fee)
9 Picnic Shelters ($35-$40)
5 Group Shelters (seat 75–165, $65–$225)
Group Camp (sleeps 142, $385)
2 Pioneer Campgrounds ($15-$25 and up)
Wildlife Observation Platform
Activities
The Lakes Golf Course
Fishing – dock, ramp
Boating and Waterskiing
Canoe Rental
Hiking – 2 miles of nature trails
Address/Directions
Laura S. Walker State Park
5653 Laura Walker Rd.
Waycross , GA 31503
Located 9 miles southeast of Waycross on GA Route 177. Take 1-75
to exit 62, follow US 82 east through Waycross. Or, I-95 to exit 36,
follow US 82 west 47 miles. |
