Sharing an Okefenokee Post from Magellan’s Travels

I spent 6 days in the Okefenokee Swamp in early March.  Three nights, I stayed in the pioneer group campsite at Stephen Foster State Park with a large group of ladies and the final 2 nights were spent kayak camping with a group of 6.

While camping, I joined in on various kayaking trips.  Kayaks rent for $20 for half a day (4 hours) and that’s enough time to easily just paddle around in Billy’s Lake, go to Billy’s Island, or paddle to Mixon’s Hammock.  There are signs pointing the way at any intersection, though I recommend the National Geographic map of the Okefenokee for anyone paddling into the swamp.

To get kayak camping reservations, go to the website and check to see what the current procedure is.  It varies throughout the year as water levels change, limiting access to some areas, and there are always budget restrictions causing havoc…