Named after songwriter Stephen Foster ("Way Down Upon the Suwannee River"), this park is one of the primary entrances to the famed Okefenokee Swamp. Moss-laced cypress trees reflect off the black swamp waters, providing breathtaking scenery. Visitors can look for 223 species of birds, 41 species of mammals, 54 species of reptiles and 60 species of amphibians while on the park's elevated boardwalk trail or on a guided boat trip.

Facilities

80 Acres 66 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites Pioneer Camping 9 Cottages Interpretive Center and Museum 1-Mile Trembling Earth Nature Trail 25 Miles of Public Day Use Waterways Boat Ramp Boat Rental - motorboats, canoes, jon boats 3 Picnic Shelters

Activities

• Fishing
• Boating
• Guided Boat Tours (call for times)
• Educational Programs

Pricing
subject to change - for current prices, contact the park office listed below

Annual Special Events
subject to change . . . also, see the Events Calendar

• Birding Weekend (March)
• Wildflower Weekend (April)
• Reptile Weekend (June)
• Man in the Swamp (November)

Nearby Attractions

• Okefenokee Swamp Park
• Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
• Suwannee Canal Recreation Area
• Laura S. Walker State Park

Contact Information

Stephen C. Foster State Park
Route 1, Box 131
Fargo, GA 31631
(912) 637-5274

Park Hours: September 15 - February 28, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; March 1 - September 14, 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Park Office Hours: September 15 - February 28, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; March 1 - September 14, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Directions

Located 18 miles northeast of Fargo via Ga. Hwy. 177.