Okefenokee Swamp Park

Category: Park

Address: 5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd, Waycross, GA 31503, USA

Phone: +19122830583

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Craig Anderson

Sep 18, 2022

Really worth the experience

Tina Fassler

Sep 17, 2022

Just the most awesome day ever!! We have been here before, but spent the whole day again. Train ride, boat ride, nature show...... Such a wonderful time as always. If your in the area, u have got to go 😃😃😃😃

Zed Huang

Sep 13, 2022

Magical mirror lake, baby alligator, magical nature. There's nothing better than this, and the big black pig:)

Troy Russell

Sep 12, 2022

Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. This place is very well kept, has nice walking paths, gift shop and snack bar. You can purchase a ticket for the train and boat ride, also included is a show where they educate you and let you touch the snakes, turtles and alligator.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a yearly family pass that you can buy?

brent altman | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

There are 2 types: We have our swamp passports that include general admission with boat excursion for half price. We have the for individual, couple, family, grandparent, etc. Or you can join our OSPrey Society Donor group which also includes inclusive boat/general passes along with many other perks.

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Is this swap safe

Ko1chitar | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

Yes

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Can you kayak here?

Jeremy Ducharme | Sep 29, 2021
William Amos | Sep 29, 2021

Yes with gators!

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Are pets allowed?

David Lanier | Sep 29, 2021
Nathan Miakisz | Sep 29, 2021

There are signs that say No pets allowed. I'd call and ask, maybe during the winter they might be more lenient due to the alligators hibernating

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When is yellow fly season?

Nicholas Bland | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

Anywhere from Late spring through early fall. So possibly late April/early May through as late as end of September. With low water levels it is even worse as they rely on no water mud banks to breed

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I was just Asing

Ko1chitar | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

Deborah: the boat tour package is $27 adult, $22 child + tax. That is the all inclusive with boat train and nature show. General admission which is everything except the boat is $17 adult and $16 child + tax

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Tucker elementary school is coming there and I wanted to know if they are going on a boat ride?🤔🤔🤔

gracie cook | Sep 30, 2018
Wendy Tully | Sep 30, 2018

You would have to ask the school or call the place.

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How is the boat ride

Josephine Hankins | Sep 30, 2018
Hermien Pellissier | Sep 30, 2018

I really enjoyed the boat ride. It is cool to see the alligators in the water, and there are plenty of other interesting things along the way. There are two kinds of carnivorous plants, various spider species that spin super impressive webs, and we even saw a snake. If you are comfortable with the idea of spiders in the trees overhead, I would highly recommended the boat ride!

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How much for train ride

Melody Kladis | Sep 30, 2018
Hermien Pellissier | Sep 30, 2018

The train ride is included in the general admission tickets, which cost $17 for adults and $16 for children.

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My husband is handicap. Is the park wheelchair or motorized chair friendly?

Cindy Coleman | Sep 30, 2018
alex linton | Sep 30, 2018

Yes

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Are dogs allowed anywhere in the park?

Henry Phillips | May 2, 2022
Kimberly Bennefield | May 2, 2022

They're not and with good reason!! They'd be gator bait(oui ah ah) /food!

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Do you have to order tickets online if you’re not taking a boat ride?

Kyle Hall | Nov 3, 2021
TB D | Nov 3, 2021

nope

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Does anyone know about their service dogs policy!

Heather Betts | Sep 29, 2021
Ashley Anderson | Sep 29, 2021

No pets allowed whatsoever. Gators love to eat dogs.

are mask required

freda tawney | Sep 29, 2021
Mark Halliday | Sep 29, 2021

Not anymore.

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Is there cabins for rent therr

Tanya Hutcheson | Sep 29, 2021
Jesse Musgrove | Sep 29, 2021

No

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Can you carry a power chair through park

DANNY STEPHENS | Sep 29, 2021
Nicole Long | Sep 29, 2021

Nice 😊

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How much do it cost to go in

Latonya Pratt | Sep 29, 2020
Crystal Wilfawn | Sep 29, 2020

17 dollars per person i do believe but that is for a tour and train ride as well

What about the yearly light show?

Mark Williams | Sep 29, 2020
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 29, 2020

Wayne is correct Sunday December 29, 2019 is the final day of the 19th Annual Light Show.

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Do you rent the screen pavillion for parties?

April Cox | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

We could, the one consideration you will need to take into account is that all guests will have to purchase tickets into the park since it is inside the park unlike the cypress cove annex building

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Is there a section where we can just drive through?

Prashan Shakya | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

The Swamp Island Drive loop is at the Suwanne Canal Recreation Area outside of Folkston, GA. You will be able to drive along the edge of the wetlands/pine forest; however, there is no "drive through the swamp."

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So our National Park passes don't work here?

Linda Beck | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

Not at the Okefenokee Swamp Park, where you asked the question, which is a nonprofit 501c3 located outside of Waycross, Georgia. You can use at Suwannee Canal Recreation Area outside of Fargo to cover the parking fee.

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Are you able to camp here overnight?

Meg | Sep 30, 2019
Justin Whalen | Sep 30, 2019

There are a few entrances to the swamp. You can rent boats and camp, but not at the waycross entrance.

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Can you still take bikes to ride on the trails?

Heather Maley | Sep 30, 2019
Marc Bergermann | Sep 30, 2019

Haven't seen any bikes around or for rent. Offered are train rides and boat tours

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Are there any ATM machines available

judy johns | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

No we do not have an atm onsite, you will need to stop at one before arriving

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What's the admission price for seniors over age 62???

Rhonda Lannom | Sep 30, 2019
Mark Tovey | Sep 30, 2019

I think everyone answered correctly

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What is the parking fee

Adrian Williams | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

We have no parking fee at the Okefenokee Swamp Park

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Is this a national park

Ron Chasteen | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

No we are a 501c3 non-profit organization specializing in conservation, education and ecotourism that leases part of our land from the State of Georgia and part of the property from US Fish and Wildlife.

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Where do you find a book about okefenokee swamp

Aaden Malachi | Sep 30, 2019
Jenny Butler | Sep 30, 2019

You can Google it(Okefenokee swamp park)

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Is there an issue with ticks, fleas and mosqitoes....do you need to wear long pants and sleeves...bug spray?

Linda Hester | Sep 30, 2019
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2019

Depends on what time of year you come. If during yellow fly season you will need something, preferably with the chemical “picaridin” in it as that is the only thing we have found that works. We sell in the gift shop or bring with you.

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are you open in fall?

GamerBros Villela | Sep 30, 2018
Dianna Webster | Sep 30, 2018

They are open year round

Is this park included in the Every Kid in a Park program.?

Ellen Gabrielson | Sep 30, 2018
Okefenokee Swamp Park | Sep 30, 2018

We are a 501c3 non profit that does not receive state or federal funding. That program is for national parks with some state parks honoring.

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How much is the admission??

Janice McClellan | Sep 30, 2018
Judy Knotts (Hikingnymph) | Sep 30, 2018

12 to 61 is $17, 2 to 12 is $16

Can you fish there

April Hickman | Sep 30, 2018
HANKS EASTCOAST BROTHERHOOD | Sep 30, 2018

Yes you can fish there .

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Is there any food here?

Harley Quinnziel | Sep 30, 2017
Marilyn Gonzalez | Sep 30, 2017

There is a snack bar located inside.

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Is there a restaurant inside the park?

Janhavi Kulkarni | Sep 30, 2017
Sasha Dillion | Sep 30, 2017

Yes

When does everything shut down? I mean for the season?

Wiley Albritton Jr | Sep 30, 2017
Marilyn Gonzalez | Sep 30, 2017

I believe they only close for major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. The boat rides are only offered if the water levels are high enough to allow the tours.

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