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Explore Okefenokee: Your Ultimate Adventure Guide

Explore Okefenokee: Your Ultimate Adventure Guide Explore Okefenokee: Your Ultimate Adventure Guide Explore Okefenokee: Your Ultimate Adventure Guide Explore Okefenokee: Your Ultimate Adventure Guide Explore Okefenokee: Your Ultimate Adventure Guide Coastal Georgia Folkston

We are the official cooperating partner of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and provide a full range of visitor serves at the primary National Wildlife Refuge entrance near Folkston. We are located inside the refuge on the historic Suwannee Canal.

Your adventure begins here! Canoe, kayak, or boat the mirrored black waters of the Okefenokee Swamp. Join us for our regularly scheduled one-and two-hour boat tours. Arrange a half or full day private excursion with our expert, professional guides. Experience the canoe camping trip of a lifetime in the backcountry wilderness of the Swamp interior. Bike or drive the Swamp Island Drive. Visit an authentic Swamp homestead. Walk the nature trails and boardwalk. Get bird's eye views of the swamp from atop the observation tower. Enjoy a picnic under the pines. View interpretive exhibits and the award-winning film at the Richard S. Bold Visitor's Center. Shop for souvenirs and educational gifts at our Swamp Shop. Eat at our Camp Cornelia Cafe. Relax and enjoy the real world. Inside Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge - guided boat, canoe and kayak tours (1 & 2 hr.,half & full days, whichever fits your schedule). Or join us for one of our specialized sunset, moonlight or multi day-overnight excursions. Rental of boats, canoes, kayaks, bikes, and camping gear. We cater to all groups. On-site gift shop, snacks and café. Miles of walking trails, authentic swamper homestead, boardwalk to 50' observation tower and interpretive center located on refuge.

Amenities
Group Amenities
  • Group-Friendly
General Information
  • Family-Friendly
Facility Amenities
  • Self-guided Tours
Rentals
  • Bicycle
  • Camping Gear
  • Canoe / Kayak

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