Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
About the Business
Located in Folkston, Georgia, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a must-visit park and tourist attraction for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The refuge offers a unique ecosystem with a rich cultural history and diverse species. The Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center provides information on recreational opportunities within the refuge, although current hours may be affected by staffing shortages. The refuge is open daily from sunrise to either 5:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. seasonally, with the Visitor Center open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, boating, and wildlife watching.
The Okefenokee Swamp is the headwaters of the Suwannee and St Marys Rivers, providing habitat for threatened and endangered species and a variety of wildlife. The refuge is known for its amphibian populations, which serve as bio-indicators of global health. The American Alligator is an iconic resident of the swamp, with an estimated population of 15,000 living in the area. Other notable species include red-cockaded woodpeckers, wood storks, and eastern indigo snakes.
Volunteers play a key role in wildlife conservation efforts at the refuge, with opportunities available for those interested in contributing to the preservation of native species. Visitors can access refuge brochures and documents through the digital library and stay updated on programs and events through the refuge's Facebook page or by calling the Visitor Center. Explore the beauty and diversity of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and discover the importance of conserving this natural treasure for future generations to enjoy.
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Location & Phone number
4155 Suwannee Canal Road, Folkston, GA 31537, United States
Hours open
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Reviews
"We visited here in January renting a canoe for a pleasant three hour trip. Saw several gators, beautiful swamp vistas, and even a large bird that had caught and was eating a snake! For those who get the reference, apologies in advance to Walt Kelly but when I looked around, I saw the enemy and he is definitely us!!!"
"Absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend renting a canoe. It allows you to go deeper into the swamp and explore side trails. You can get much closer to the wildlife as the noise does not scare away the animals like a boat would. If canoeing is not your speed, do the boat tour, the guides are very knowledgeable and can tell you a lot about the local flora and fauna."
"Alex is a 5 star tour guide on the boat tour. Friendly employees. Nice facilities. Just paradise to see wilderness so beautifully displayed and interpreted."
"Great place to visit. Full of wildlife. We saw deer, rabbits, turtles, all different types of birds and of course alligators. The trails are nice and easy to navigate. Didn’t do a boat tour but will definitely be back to do one."
"A great place to visit and see nature. We did a boat tour and walked the boardwalk out to the observation tower. I will return and do it all over again. That said, I would not take a small child or go in the summer. We were there in October and it was 90 degrees. The boardwalk has no railing and I would worry to much about a a small child falling into the water. The water might only be a foot deep and the fall is about the same, but I wouldn’t do it."
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