Laura S. Walker State Park 5653 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, GA 31503, 912-287-4900, 800-864-7275, One of the few state parks named after a woman, this park is situated near the northern edge of the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp and is home to many fascinating creatures and plants. The park offers a 120 acre lake, a swimming pool, picnic shelters, a nature trail, and a championship 18 hole golf course. more... 

Stephen C. Foster State Park Route 1, Box 131, Waycross, GA 31631, Located on Georgia Highway 177 in Fargo, 912-637-5274, 800-864-7275, You are bound to see plenty of gators, exotic birds and plants, and turtles on this remote 80 acre island park that was named after songwriter Stephen Foster and is a primary entrance to the famed Okefenokee Swamp. Rangers conduct boat tours replete with swamp legends and lore and amenities on site include RV sites and cottages, an interpretive center, 25 miles of day use waterways, a trembling earth nature trail, and three picnic shelters. more...