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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
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Aug 4–Aug 7
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💡 In short

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit in Georgia has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 4–Aug 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
Aug 4 – Aug 73 nightsbook these dates →sites Big Water #Big Water, Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake, Buzzard Roost #Buzzard Roost, Canal Run #Canal Run, Cedar Hammock #Cedar Hammock, Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay, Floyds Island #Floyds Island, Maul Hammock #Maul Hammock, Minnies Lake #Minnies Lake, Mixons Hammock #Mixons Hammock, Round Top #Round Top
Aug 7 – Aug 103 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Big Water #Big Water, Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake, Buzzard Roost #Buzzard Roost, Canal Run #Canal Run, Cedar Hammock #Cedar Hammock, Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay, Floyds Island #Floyds Island, Maul Hammock #Maul Hammock, Minnies Lake #Minnies Lake, Mixons Hammock #Mixons Hammock, Round Top #Round Top

📷 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 with spatterdock and a beautiful blue sky
Site Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake · Bluff Lake with spatterdock and a beautiful blue skyUSFWS
Campsite Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake — Bluff Lake Shelter close up
Site Bluff Lake #Bluff Lake · Bluff Lake Shelter close upUSFWS
Campsite Buzzard Roost #Buzzard Roost — Water Trail through the prairie
Site Buzzard Roost #Buzzard Roost · Water Trail through the prairieUSFWS
Campsite Canal Run #Canal Run — Canal Run Shelter with Restroom in Backgroun
Site Canal Run #Canal Run · Canal Run Shelter with Restroom in BackgrounUSFWS
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 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 Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay — Coffee Bay Shelter
Site Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay · Coffee Bay ShelterUSFWS
Campsite Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay — Cedar Hammock Shelter
Site Coffee Bay #Coffee Bay · Cedar Hammock ShelterUSFWS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~2097 mi from LAStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.8★★★★★330 ratings
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 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.

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.

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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