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.

Okefenokee Swamp Park

Explore Georgia’s Natural Wonder

Okefenokee Swamp Park

Waycross, Georgia

Boat Tours

Get aboard for a unique guided boat tour down original Seminole Indian waterways!

Train Tours

Visit the wetlands and stop to tour Pioneer Island on the Okefenokee Railroad!

Eye on Nature

Learn about snakes and gators in our live learning setting!

Exhibits

Visit the Nature Center, Swamp Creation & Living Exhibits, plus much more!

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.

  • Tour operations will operate during rainy conditions but not in the presence of thunder or lightning.
  • Dress for the weather. Summer months long sleeves and pants are suggested
  • Please call our gift shop to inquire about our PET POLICY.

  • Please read our Cancellation Policy and our Weather Policy.
  • Please see our FAQ page for more things to know!

Now Available!

Gift Cards available in any denomination. Support the swamp with the perfect gift for anyone on your list.

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)
Alligator

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.

Boat tour Okefenokee Swamp Park

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
Baby Gator
Train tour Okefenokee Swamp Park
mother points as daughter is amazed

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.

Snack Shack

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)

Get the Full Okefenokee Swamp Experience
with a Pass to Both Locations!

You can explore all the swamp has to offer with this Multi-Day Multi-Entrance Package:

UPCOMING Programs & EVENTS at Okefenokee Swamp Park

Sep 8 2022 @ 8:30 am – Sep 24 2023 @ 10:30 am
8:30 am
Paddle the Okefenokee Swamp Park waterways with an interpretive naturalist. Explore the black water trails to Mud Lake. Learn about the history of the Okefenokee Swamp Park, its waterways, and the native species that call[...]
Okefenokee Swamp Park
Sep 9 2022 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 22 2023 @ 8:00 pm
5:00 pm
Okefenokee Swamp is a magical oasis all of the time. However, something about gliding deeper into untouched nature as the light dances between daylight and darkness as the changing colors morph into soft pink hues[...]
Okefenokee Swamp Park
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 22 @ 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
The Okefenokee Swamp Park is happy to host movie nights in the Swamp, select Saturdays in February, March, and April. Fun for the whole family, join us at the Okefenokee Swamp Park for an evening[...]
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