Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal
Folkston, GA
The east entrance of the vast Okefenokee refuge, with a wildlife drive, a boardwalk to an observation tower and boat trips among alligators and cypress.
- Nearest town
- Folkston, GA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 30.7390, -82.1380
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January–February, May and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Okefenokee Pastimes CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal
- Jenny Ridge RV ParkMotorhome stopover10 mi from Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee CanalMotorhomes
- Conductor's CornerCampsite10 mi from Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal · 3 pitchesCaravans
- Okefenokee RV ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee CanalMotorhomes
- Griffis CampCampsite18 mi from Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee CanalCaravans
- Hidden River ResortCampsite19 mi from Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee CanalTentsCaravans
All campsites in Georgia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal?
Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal is in Folkston, GA, at GPS 30.7390, -82.1380. It is about 35 mi from St. Marys.
Can you camp near Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Okefenokee Pastimes Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal?
Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Georgia’s Golden Isles and the Okefenokee.
What is there to see near Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve (47 mi), Jekyll Island Historic District (48 mi), Driftwood Beach (50 mi) and St. Simons Lighthouse (52 mi).
When is the best time to visit Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January–February, May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)