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.
- Please read our Cancellation Policy and our Weather Policy.
Please see our FAQ page for more things to know!
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. Boat tours are offered at the top of each hour during normal operation.
| $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. Tour availability is subject to change due to weather, group bookings and guide availability.
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
Cancellation Policy
All Activities and programs require a 72 hour cancellation notice prior to the activity start time. If an activity is cancelled within 72 hours, there will be a $10 charge per person to the account on file. Not showing up to a scheduled activity will result in a full price charge with no refund provided. Please contact Okefenokee Swamp Park 912-283-0583 to cancel or alter your reservation.
Weather Policy
In the case of inclement weather, tours will be cancelled or rescheduled at the discretion of the guide. Events can generally continue in the rain but not in the presence of thunder or lightning. Please contact Okefenokee Swamp Park 912-283-0583 to inquire about inclement weather.
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 group outing? Larger groups can contact william.baumler@okeswamp.org to set up your lunch.
Hours of Operation:
Friday – Sunday
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
(Hours of Operation are flexible based on business needs)
UPCOMING Programs & EVENTS at Okefenokee Swamp Park
