Stephen C. Foster State Park in Georgia State

Stephen C. Foster State Park

Stephen C. Foster State Park acts as the primary entrance to one of the Seven Wonders of Georgia, the Okefenokee Swamp.

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Stephen C. Foster State Park Details

Stephen C. Foster State Park acts as the primary entrance to one of the Seven Wonders of Georgia, the Okefenokee Swamp. The park sits on the shore of the Suwannee River, and sunset and pontoon boating tours are available depending on the time of year and water levels. The historic Billy's Island is also open for those looking for a little more of an adventure tour. Hikers and fishers can enjoy the shores, and paddlers are able to rent boats and kayaks for the day. The photographing and viewing of the natural wetlands wildlife is one of the main attractions here including a population of approximately 12,000 American Alligators.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Stephen C. Foster State Park

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13.5 mi away

Okefenokee Swamp

Straddling the border between Georgia and Florida, this 438,000-acre wetland is the largest blackwater swamp in the country.

17.8 mi away

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge protects and conserves the unique qualities of the Okefenokee Swamp, located in southern Georgia.

37.1 mi away

Laura S. Walker State Park

Laura Singleton Walker was a Georgia native known for her literary abilities, enthusiasm for education and history, and for her work as a naturalist.

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Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge

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Georgia Coast Rail-Trail

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