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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

🏕️ CampgroundOsceola NFFlorida⭐ 4.8 (331)
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit
🟢 16 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Thu Nov 5–Sat Nov 7
3 of the last 57 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 3 cancellations here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit in Florida has 16 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Nov 5–Sat Nov 7. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Nov 5 – Sat Nov 72 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 1h agosites Minnies Lake #Minnies Lake
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →sites Cedar Hammock #Cedar Hammock, Mixons Hammock #Mixons Hammock
Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →sites Minnies Lake #Minnies Lake
Fri Nov 20 – Sun Nov 222 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay
Mon Nov 9 – Wed Nov 112 nightsbook these dates →sites Canal Run #Canal Run
Sun Nov 15 – Tue Nov 172 nightsbook these dates →sites Canal Run #Canal Run, Mixons Hammock #Mixons Hammock
Mon Nov 16 – Thu Nov 193 nightsbook these dates →sites Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay
Tue Nov 17 – Fri Nov 203 nightsbook these dates →sites Cedar Hammock #Cedar Hammock

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Minnies Lake #Minnies Lake — Alligator Swimming in water
Site Minnies Lake #Minnies Lake · Alligator Swimming in waterUSWFS
Campsite Minnies Lake #Minnies Lake — Minnies Lake Shelter with Restroom on the left
Site Minnies Lake #Minnies Lake · Minnies Lake Shelter with Restroom on the leftUSFWS
Campsite Cedar Hammock #Cedar Hammock — Cedar Hammock Floating Platform
Site Cedar Hammock #Cedar Hammock · Cedar Hammock Floating PlatformUSFWS
Campsite Cedar Hammock #Cedar Hammock — Cedar Hammock Floating Platform
Site Cedar Hammock #Cedar Hammock · Cedar Hammock Floating PlatformUSFWS
Campsite Mixons Hammock #Mixons Hammock — Old Tram Line on Mixons Hammock with trees and a few patches
Site Mixons Hammock #Mixons Hammock · Old Tram Line on Mixons Hammock with trees and a few patchesUSFWS
Campsite Mixons Hammock #Mixons Hammock — Trees and Blue Sky and Cloud in Billys Lake
Site Mixons Hammock #Mixons Hammock · Trees and Blue Sky and Cloud in Billys LakeUSFWS
Campsite Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay — Cedar Hammock Shelter
Site Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay · Cedar Hammock ShelterUSFWS
Campsite Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay — Coffee Bay Shelter
Site Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay · Coffee Bay ShelterUSFWS
Campsite Canal Run #Canal Run — Canal Run Shelter with bathroom in background
Site Canal Run #Canal Run · Canal Run Shelter with bathroom in backgroundUSFWS
Campsite Canal Run #Canal Run — Canal Run Shelter with Restroom in Backgroun
Site Canal Run #Canal Run · Canal Run Shelter with Restroom in BackgrounUSFWS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 30 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Standard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.8★★★★★331 ratings
5★284
4★38
3★6
2★1
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.0/4
Verizon1.3/4
T-Mobile1.1/4
Sprint retired1.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit in Florida takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 30 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit a good campground?

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 331 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit, AT&T rates highest at 2.0 out of 5 from 91 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit located?

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit is located in Osceola NF, Florida. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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