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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

🏕️ CampgroundCumberland Island NSGeorgia⭐ 4.8 (330)
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit
🟢 7 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22
Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (4h ago) caught 2 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 Georgia has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. 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
Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 4h agosites Big Water #Big Water, Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake, Buzzard Roost #Buzzard Roost, Cedar Hammock #Cedar Hammock, Floyds Island #Floyds Island, Maul Hammock #Maul Hammock, Minnies Lake #Minnies Lake, Mixons Hammock #Mixons Hammock, Round Top #Round Top
Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites Canal Run #Canal Run
Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 4h agosites Big Water #Big Water, Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake, Buzzard Roost #Buzzard Roost, Cedar Hammock #Cedar Hammock, Floyds Island #Floyds Island, Maul Hammock #Maul Hammock, Minnies Lake #Minnies Lake, Mixons Hammock #Mixons Hammock, Round Top #Round Top
Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites Canal Run #Canal Run
Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Canal Run #Canal Run, Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay

📷 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 Big Water #Big Water — Big Water Shelter with vegetation in front
Site Big Water #Big Water · Big Water Shelter with vegetation in frontUSFWS
Campsite Big Water #Big Water — image of Big Water Shelter with vegetation in front.
Site Big Water #Big Water · image of Big Water Shelter with vegetation in front.USFWS
Campsite Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake — Bluff Lake Shelter with scrub/shrub behind it
Site Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake · Bluff Lake Shelter with scrub/shrub behind itUSFWS
Campsite Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake — Bluff Lake with spatterdock and a beautiful blue sky
Site Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake · Bluff Lake with spatterdock and a beautiful blue skyUSFWS
Campsite Buzzard Roost #Buzzard Roost — Water Trail through the prairie
Site Buzzard Roost #Buzzard Roost · Water Trail through the prairieUSFWS
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 Floyds Island #Floyds Island — Aerial Image of Floyds Island Cabin surrounded by trees
Site Floyds Island #Floyds Island · Aerial Image of Floyds Island Cabin surrounded by treesUSFWS
Campsite Floyds Island #Floyds Island — Floyds Island Cabin Front Porch View
Site Floyds Island #Floyds Island · Floyds Island Cabin Front Porch ViewUSFWS
Campsite Maul Hammock #Maul Hammock — Red Trail Marker for 10 mile marker
Site Maul Hammock #Maul Hammock · Red Trail Marker for 10 mile markerUSFWS
Campsite Maul Hammock #Maul Hammock — Maul Hammock shelter with vegetation in front of it and lots
Site Maul Hammock #Maul Hammock · Maul Hammock shelter with vegetation in front of it and lotsUSFWS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 6 days out and the openings typically covered 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★★★★★330 ratings
5★283
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 Georgia 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 17 openings at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 6 days out and the openings typically covered 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 330 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 Cumberland Island NS, Georgia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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