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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit

11 sitesNo hookups

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit is a 11-site campground near Folkston, Georgia. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.

Location
Folkston, GA · Map and directions
Campsites
11
Electric
There are no electric hookups
Water / sewer
No water hookups listed
Max RV length
Not listed
Pets
Not listed: check with the campground
Campfires
Not listed: check current fire restrictions
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Phone
(912) 496-3331

About Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit

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.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Rooftop tents

Sleep off the ground on top of your car or truck.

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Self-inflating sleeping pads

The cheapest way to sleep better in a tent.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit have electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.

Can I reserve a site at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.