Laura S. Walker State Park 
5653 Laura Walker Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
912-287-4900
http://gastateparks.org/LauraSWalker
State Park: Birding, Camp, Fish, Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
Located near the northern edge of the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp, this park is home to many fascinating creatures and plants. Walking along the lake shore and nature trail, visitors may see alligators, carnivorous pitcher plants, the shy gopher tortoise, numerous oak varieties, saw palmettos, yellow shafted flickers, warblers, owls and great blue herons. The parks lake offers opportunities for boating, skiing and fishing, while a swimming pool is available during summer.