Epic Apex: Alligators of the Okefenokee

Join us to learn about the swamp’s most famous residents: alligators! These large, long-lived survivors from a prehistoric world are far more fascinating—and important—than they first appear.Talk will be held at the picnic shelter across from the visitor center.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Epic Apex: Alligators of the Okefenokee

Join us to learn about the swamp’s most famous residents: alligators! These large, long-lived survivors from a prehistoric world are far more fascinating—and important—than they first appear.Talk will be held at the picnic shelter across from the visitor center.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Sunrise in the Pines

Start your morning off right! Bring your canisters of coffee, hot cocoa or tea and join a Ranger for a tranquil sunrise stroll along our Jones Island Trail. We'll have complimentary drinks available as well,1 per customer.Complimentary drinks will include coffee, tea, a......More

Start your morning off right! Bring your canisters of coffee, hot cocoa or tea and join a Ranger for a tranquil sunrise stroll along our Jones Island Trail. We'll have complimentary drinks available as well,1 per customer.Complimentary drinks will include coffee, tea, and hot cocoa.First come, first serveWe will first meet at the Trading Post before going out.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Sunrise in the Pines

Start your morning off right! Bring your canisters of coffee, hot cocoa or tea and join a Ranger for a tranquil sunrise stroll along our Jones Island Trail. We'll have complimentary drinks available as well,1 per customer.Complimentary drinks will include coffee, tea, a......More

Start your morning off right! Bring your canisters of coffee, hot cocoa or tea and join a Ranger for a tranquil sunrise stroll along our Jones Island Trail. We'll have complimentary drinks available as well,1 per customer.Complimentary drinks will include coffee, tea, and hot cocoa.First come, first serveWe will first meet at the Trading Post before going out.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Life and Times of the Okefenokee

Learn more about the rich lives of the people who have lived here in the Okefenokee. Get up close and personal to historic tools and step back in time with period photos of our swamp.Meet up at Group Shelter 1Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Life and Times of the Okefenokee

Learn more about the rich lives of the people who have lived here in the Okefenokee. Get up close and personal to historic tools and step back in time with period photos of our swamp.Meet up at Group Shelter 1Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Dark Skies Stargazing

Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a Gold Tier certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies on the east coast. Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look.Extremely w......More

Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a Gold Tier certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies on the east coast. Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look.Extremely weather dependent. Please check forecasts. Event will be cancelled in the event of storms or heavy cloud cover.Red light flashlight recommended. Bring a chair or blanket if you like. Feel free to bring your own telescope or binoculars.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Dark Skies Stargazing

Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a Gold Tier certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies on the east coast. Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look.Extremely w......More

Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a Gold Tier certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies on the east coast. Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look.Extremely weather dependent. Please check forecasts. Event will be cancelled in the event of storms or heavy cloud cover.Red light flashlight recommended. Bring a chair or blanket if you like. Feel free to bring your own telescope or binoculars.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

The Great Backyard Bird Count!

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13t......More

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13th to the 16th! Any one can participate at any time. Bird checklists will be available at the Trading Post this weekend.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

The Great Backyard Bird Count!

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13t......More

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13th to the 16th! Any one can participate at any time. Bird checklists will be available at the Trading Post this weekend.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Campground Creature Feature

Although you may just be passing through our park, there are many a resident in the Okefenokee who make this swamp their home! By way of taxidermy, meet a colorful cast of critters that share these waterways and forests with us! You will also learn to identify tracks an......More

Although you may just be passing through our park, there are many a resident in the Okefenokee who make this swamp their home! By way of taxidermy, meet a colorful cast of critters that share these waterways and forests with us! You will also learn to identify tracks and signs left by these animals so you can better recognize our animal neighbors.Meet in the campground at Campsite 27. Seating will be limited, bring a portable chair for your comfort.There will be a campfire, if weather permits. Limited parking space available, visitors recommended to walk to the location.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Campground Creature Feature

Although you may just be passing through our park, there are many a resident in the Okefenokee who make this swamp their home! By way of taxidermy, meet a colorful cast of critters that share these waterways and forests with us! You will also learn to identify tracks an......More

Although you may just be passing through our park, there are many a resident in the Okefenokee who make this swamp their home! By way of taxidermy, meet a colorful cast of critters that share these waterways and forests with us! You will also learn to identify tracks and signs left by these animals so you can better recognize our animal neighbors.Meet in the campground at Campsite 27. Seating will be limited, bring a portable chair for your comfort.There will be a campfire, if weather permits. Limited parking space available, visitors recommended to walk to the location.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle

Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins.This event is aimed to those who are 10 years old and up. Meet in front o......More

Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins.This event is aimed to those who are 10 years old and up. Meet in front of the trading post 15 minutes before start time. Call to register up to 7 days in advance.Event is weather dependent and will be canceled for a full refund in the event of rain or storms.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle

Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins.This event is aimed to those who are 10 years old and up. Meet in front o......More

Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins.This event is aimed to those who are 10 years old and up. Meet in front of the trading post 15 minutes before start time. Call to register up to 7 days in advance.Event is weather dependent and will be canceled for a full refund in the event of rain or storms.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

The Great Backyard Bird Count!

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13t......More

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13th to the 16th! Any one can participate at any time. Bird checklists will be available at the Trading Post this weekend.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

The Great Backyard Bird Count!

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13t......More

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13th to the 16th! Any one can participate at any time. Bird checklists will be available at the Trading Post this weekend.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Made with Love! Valentine's Card Making

Gather around at Group Shelter 1 with one of our rangers for some classic Valentine's Day fun of creating your very own Valentine's Day card! Whether its for a spouse, a best friend, a classmate, a homemade card always means a lot to whoever the recipient may be! We'll ......More

Gather around at Group Shelter 1 with one of our rangers for some classic Valentine's Day fun of creating your very own Valentine's Day card! Whether its for a spouse, a best friend, a classmate, a homemade card always means a lot to whoever the recipient may be! We'll have art materials and paper available.Supplies may be limited, be willing to share amongst fellow visitors.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle

Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins.This event is aimed to those who are 10 years old and up. Meet in front o......More

Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins.This event is aimed to those who are 10 years old and up. Meet in front of the trading post 15 minutes before start time. Call to register up to 7 days in advance.Event is weather dependent and will be canceled for a full refund in the event of rain or storms.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Sunset on the Okefenokee Swamp Paddle

Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins.This event is aimed to those who are 10 years old and up. Meet in front o......More

Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins.This event is aimed to those who are 10 years old and up. Meet in front of the trading post 15 minutes before start time. Call to register up to 7 days in advance.Event is weather dependent and will be canceled for a full refund in the event of rain or storms.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Written in the Stars: Storytelling and Star Gazing

Who are Perseus and Andromeda? Why is Venus considered the planet of love? We've found ourselves at the intersection of astronomy and the stories of our constellations and planets as it relates to Valentines Day! Extremely weather dependent. Please check forecasts. Even......More

Who are Perseus and Andromeda? Why is Venus considered the planet of love? We've found ourselves at the intersection of astronomy and the stories of our constellations and planets as it relates to Valentines Day! Extremely weather dependent. Please check forecasts. Event will be cancelled in the event of storms or heavy cloud cover.Red light flashlight recommended. Bring a chair or blanket if you like. Feel free to bring your own telescope or binoculars.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Written in the Stars: Storytelling and Star Gazing

Who are Perseus and Andromeda? Why is Venus considered the planet of love? We've found ourselves at the intersection of astronomy and the stories of our constellations and planets as it relates to Valentines Day! Extremely weather dependent. Please check forecasts. Even......More

Who are Perseus and Andromeda? Why is Venus considered the planet of love? We've found ourselves at the intersection of astronomy and the stories of our constellations and planets as it relates to Valentines Day! Extremely weather dependent. Please check forecasts. Event will be cancelled in the event of storms or heavy cloud cover.Red light flashlight recommended. Bring a chair or blanket if you like. Feel free to bring your own telescope or binoculars.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

The Great Backyard Bird Count!

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13t......More

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13th to the 16th! Any one can participate at any time. Bird checklists will be available at the Trading Post this weekend.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

The Great Backyard Bird Count!

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13t......More

Hike will take place on flat, hard-packed earth trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.Bring your binoculars, field guides, or just your eyes and ears for this exciting event.The Great Backyard Bird Count will be active from February 13th to the 16th! Any one can participate at any time. Bird checklists will be available at the Trading Post this weekend.Add Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Roosevelt and the Refuge

Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a beloved space like a wildlife refuge or state park? To celebrate Presidents Day we're looking into Franklin D Roosevelt's role in the Okefenokee's history. Learn how everyday people played a part in preserving a unique pa......More

Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a beloved space like a wildlife refuge or state park? To celebrate Presidents Day we're looking into Franklin D Roosevelt's role in the Okefenokee's history. Learn how everyday people played a part in preserving a unique part of Georgia's ecosystem and history.This is a history presentation located in Group Shelter 1; featuring historic photos, tools and maps to illustrate our programAdd Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631

Roosevelt and the Refuge

Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a beloved space like a wildlife refuge or state park? To celebrate Presidents Day we're looking into Franklin D Roosevelt's role in the Okefenokee's history. Learn how everyday people played a part in preserving a unique pa......More

Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a beloved space like a wildlife refuge or state park? To celebrate Presidents Day we're looking into Franklin D Roosevelt's role in the Okefenokee's history. Learn how everyday people played a part in preserving a unique part of Georgia's ecosystem and history.This is a history presentation located in Group Shelter 1; featuring historic photos, tools and maps to illustrate our programAdd Main

Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631