Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit
Folkston, Georgia · 121 ft · In Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Photos: Chris Moncus
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 121 ft (37 m)121 ft37 m
Loops12
Pick a loop to see its sites.
- Big Water1 site1 standard
- Bluff Lake1 site1 standard
- Buzzard Roost1 site1 standard
- Canal Run1 site1 standard
- Cedar Hammock1 site1 standard
- Coffee Bay1 site1 standard
- Cravens Hammock1 site
- Floyds Island1 site1 standard
- Maul Hammock1 site1 standard
- Minnies Lake1 site1 standard
- Mixons Hammock1 site1 standard
- Round Top1 site1 standard
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“Cravens Hammock” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
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About
Overview
Slip your canoe or kayak into the blackwater and paddle into a world of moss-draped cypress trees, echoing night sounds, and a rare solitude that exists only deep within the wilderness of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. An Overnight Camping Permit allows overnight camping in the Okefenokee Wilderness on elevated platforms and islands. Online reservations are not available.
You must call the Permit Reservation Line at 912-496-3331 Tuesday to Thursday, from 7:00 am to 10:00 am EST to reserve a campsite.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny90°61°
- ThuAreas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny89°63°
- FriPatchy Fog then Sunny, 2% chance of rain88°62°
- SatMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain74°56°
- SunMostly Sunny, 7% chance of rain77°59°
Nearby camping
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Pioneer Camping
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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