Title: Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Okefenokee Swamp Park Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Okefenokee-Swamp-Park-Hotels.0-l6286336-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Waycross](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Waycross.d6058063.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Okefenokee Swamp Park Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Okefenokee-Swamp-Park.d6286336.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waycross Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Waycross.d6058063.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Okefenokee Swamp Park Tours and Activities ![Okefenokee Swamp Park showing forests and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6286336/f2e27185-8459-48c9-bb06-e4f14e5c9a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Okefenokee Swamp Park showing forests and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6286336/f2e27185-8459-48c9-bb06-e4f14e5c9a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Okefenokee Swamp Park showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6286336/1abd8a05-bad3-4fe4-9cf6-d3dc28bd9ef2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Okefenokee Swamp Park featuring a bridge, wild flowers and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6286336/ad702fe1-dfd8-49ca-be55-0cc5ff7a5806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Okefenokee Swamp Park featuring forests and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6286336/d76d8fa3-7ca6-41c8-8961-5a82464ead5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Okefenokee Swamp Park Activities [Waycross travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Waycross.dx6058063) --- --- #### Explore the prehistoric lakes, lily-speckled waterways and dense jungles of a landscape known to the Creek Indians as the Land of the Trembling Earth. Okefenokee Swamp Park presents an insight into the wonder of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Glimpse the intricate ecosystems and pristine wilderness of the spectacular swamplands, go on a guided boat tour, ride the scenic railway, visit historic homesteads and encounter wildlife in natural habitats. Learn about the ancient Okefenokee cultures and discover the prehistoric wonder of this remarkable landscape. Find numerous ways to explore Okefenokee Swamp Park. Take a self-guided walk along the park’s network of boardwalks and discover the rich variety of plants growing in the swamplands. Check out aquatic mosses, carnivorous plants, exquisite ferns and pond cypresses. Guided boat tours follow old Seminole Indian routes and pass some of the park’s highlights. Your guide will point out native plants and wildlife. If you visit during spring or summer, look for superb water lilies in flower. To explore the park on dry land, ride the replica railway on board the Lady Suwannee, the Swamp Park Train. Visit the park’s 90-foot (27-meter) observation tower for a spectacular panoramic overview of the swamplands. Snap photographs of the lush green canopy. Other park highlights include the Pioneer Island Homestead, which demonstrates how people lived in this region during the 19th century. The homestead features a museum with local history exhibits. Kids will enjoy a visit to the Nature Center and Serpentarium, showcasing some of the park’s native animals. Join one of the daily talks and reptile shows to learn about snakes, turtles and alligators from the park’s animal keepers. Stop at the park’s gift shop for souvenirs and local produce, including honey. At the park’s snack shack, have gator burgers or frog legs, as well as other snacks and refreshments. Okefenokee Swamp Park is a 20-minute drive southeast from Waycross. Pay the admission fee, which is discounted for children under 12, seniors and active military personnel. General admission includes a trip on the Okefenokee railroad, boardwalks, observation areas, nature centers and live presentations. Boat tours are available for an extra fee. The park is open daily. ### Popular places to visit ![Lake in Laura S Walker State Park, Georgia, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6294224/242afef4-45c6-4812-930e-38e4d87f97c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Laura S Walker State Park You can take time to visit Laura S Walker State Park during your travels to Waycross. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area. 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