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Okefenokee State Park

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
17515 Hwy 177
Fargo, GA 31631
+1912-637-5274

Okefenokee State Park is the western entrance to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge near Fargo, Georgia. 

Established in 1954, the state park is managed through a long-term lease agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Okefenokee State Park is also a certified International Dark Sky Park, making it an exceptional place for stargazing and experiencing the night sky. 

Visitors can enjoy guided boat tours, canoe rentals, paddling, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, birdwatching, nature photography, stargazing, and more. The park offers campsites for tents, trailers, and RVs, as well as cottage rentals. 

Address: 17515 Highway 177, Fargo, GA 31631

Learn more about Okefenokee State Park

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2700 Suwannee Canal Road
Folkston, GA 31537
Visitor Center 912-496-7836
okefenokee@fws.gov

Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center: 912-496-7836

Administrative Office: 912-206-6311

Camping Permit Reservation Line: 912-496-3331

Refuge Law Enforcement: 912-313-6955

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