Okefenokee Swamp Park
Boat tours on beautifully preserved waterways, wilderness walkways, Pioneer Island and native animals in their own habitat, all combine to weave a spell of pioneer American life.
Okefenokee Swamp Park
Boat tours on beautifully preserved waterways, wilderness walkways, Pioneer Island and native animals in their own habitat, all combine to weave a spell of pioneer American life.
Explore Georgia’s Natural Wonder
Okefenokee Swamp Park
Waycross, Georgia
Enjoy a variety of fun activities and a wonderful show-window into the swamp under a forest canopy. Wilderness boardwalks and walkways, guided boat tours along swamp waterways, live wildlife shows and habitats, a pioneer island homestead and railroad tour are just a few of the highlights at Okefenokee Swamp Park.
Admission
Okefenokee Swamp Park
Waycross, GA
Things to Know
Entrance to the park is $5 per person.
**This fee will be applied as a discount on all general admission and boat packages.Observation Tower is closed for maintenance.
Electric Car hookups are available upon request. Check in at Gift shop is required to charge.
- Okefenokee Summer weather patterns have arrived. Tour operations will operate during rainy conditions but not in the presence of thunder or lightning.
- Consider wearing long sleeves, pants, and closed toed shoes as our summer insects are present.
- Pack your sunscreen, bug spray, hat, sunglasses, and reusable water bottles.
General Admission (train, nature show & exhibits)
| $20 |  |
Adults (ages 12 & up) |
| $19 | |
Children (ages 4-11) Senior Citizens (ages 62 & up) Active Military (I.D. required) AAA Discount (bring active card) |
| $15 | |
Local Okefenokee RESA County Residents (must have current license showing residency) |
| FREE | |
Infants (ages 3 & under) |
3 Hour Swamp Experience: Boat-Train-Nature Show Package
Includes general admission (train, nature show & exhibits) plus 45 minute boat tour.
| $30 | |
Adults (ages 12 & up) |
| $25 | |
Children (ages 4-11) |
| $20 | |
Local Okefenokee RESA County Residents (must have current license showing residency) |
| FREE | |
Infants (ages 3 & under) |
Please include 8% sales tax to the above.
Groups of 20 or More with Reservation
Advance reservations are required for groups of 20 or more and must be made at least 4 weeks prior to the trip date. Please CLICK HERE to fill out the reservations form, or call 912-283-0583 .
General Admission Includes:
- Okefenokee Railroad Tour
Visit the wetlands and stop to tour Pioneer Island – 45 minute Tour - “Eye on Nature”– Get up close and personal with our resident animal ambassadors at the nature center and in our outdoor enclosures
- Primitive Adventure Walk – Walk into the swamp and follow the trail (depends on trail conditions)
- Swamp Creatures Area – Alligators and turtles in habitats
- Boardwalk with Observation Areas –walk into the Okefenokee
- Nature Center, Swamp Creation & World Honey Market Exhibits Buildings
- Pogo and the Walt Kelly Exhibit – Get a glimpse of the famous cartoonist and his characters
- Observation Tower is closed for maintenance
Make your Okefenokee Swamp Park trip a full day event
The Snack Shack offers affordable food while you enjoy the park. Visit in between your experiences to plan on your meal and meal times. Planning a family outing? Email william.baumler@okeswamp.org to set up your lunch.
Hours of Operation:
Thursday – Sunday
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
(Hours of Operation are flexible based on business needs)
