Stephen C. Foster

Iain Strait

A great camping site that had a fire pit, picnic table, water, and electric hookup. The night sky is unbelievable! The road up to the park is well maintained, as is the site itself. It is also dog-friendly. We'll be back again!

Mr. MK

🌿 Stephen C. Foster State Park – Beautiful Scenery, but Be Prepared! We visited the State Park recently and were excited for a fathers day on the water exploring the Okefenokee Swamp. The boat rental pricing was very reasonable definitely one of the highlights and a great value for families or small groups looking to enjoy the river at their own pace. Unfortunately, our visit didn’t go quite as planned. After driving hours into the middle of nowhere to get there, we found out that the boat tours had been canceled “due to weather.” The frustrating part was that the weather seemed pretty typical for the swamp warm, humid, and a little cloudy, but nothing extreme. It felt like an unnecessary cancellation on what seemed like an average day and time. Another important note: there are no food options nearby, so make sure to pack coolers and gas up before you arrive. The park is VERY remote, which adds to the natural charm, but it also means you’ll want to be fully prepared. As for facilities, the bathrooms and shower areas in the tent camping section were unfortunately not clean during our visit — trash bins overflowing and showers in need of maintenance. It definitely took away from the experience. That said, the park itself is undeniably beautiful, and the wildlife and scenery make it worth visiting just with better preparation. We’d consider coming back in the winter months, when the bugs are lighter and we can plan well in advance with everything we need (including food, supplies, and even toilet paper). We plan to camp at Blackwater Ranch for our next visit as I heard great things about that smaller campground on the St Marys River. ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ – Gorgeous location, but needs better maintenance and consistency with services.

Cathy CB

Beautiful area with clean facilities and friendly staff. Great for birding, fishing, viewing wildlife (alligators, turkeys, deer, etc)

Caleb Glenn

We had a great time at the swamp! Have lived in Georgia my whole life and always wanted to visit the Okefenokee Swamp. Stayed at a cottage and took the boat out early in the morning. It was awesome! Got to see tons of gators and the water is so peaceful. We had the swamp to ourselves today aside from the DNR rangers. Plus the dark sky was super cool too. Love seeing the Milky Way. Cant wait to return someday, it was a blast!

Frank Peinemann

This is the end of the west entrance. We stayed two nights in a cabin and took a motor boat tour. The cabin looked renovated and we had everything we needed. There is a hiking trail supported by boardwalks. It is great to boat deep into the swamp. You sit twisted to manage motor and steering. The seats are not comfortable. Therefore, you may end up with considerable back pain. The swamp cypresses have been clear cut long time ago. The view partially resembles a wasteland. Nevertheless, it is a great experience to visit a real large swamp. The rest of trees are possibly in larger number compared to other places.