Folkston

Folkston, located in southeast Georgia, is speculated to have been inhabited as early as 2500 B. C. Historians have discovered burial mounds on many of the islands, as well as, pottery and other artifacts that they believe were left by these first inhabitants. The next inhabitants that historians are aware of are the Seminole Indians. They lived in the Okefenokee Swamp, mainly, to protect themselves from the Spanish and English settlers who chased them off the land. However, in the 1890's, after seven years of war, General Andrew Jackson defeated the Indians, and they were forced to go to the Everglades in Florida. A logging company then found interest in the Okefenokee swamp and its cypress trees. They built many railroads in the swap, however, the company eventually went bankrupt and in, 1937, the Okefenokee Swamp was made into a national wildlife refuge. Today, you can enjoy over 396,000 acres of pristine wildlife by going canoeing or even camping for the night!
Favorite Restaurants
Attractions
Bed & Breakfasts

Okefenokee Restaurant

103 South 2nd Street
Folkston , Georgia 31537
(912) 496-3263

This restaurant specializes in seafood.

Folkston Family Restaurant

1201 South 2nd Street
Folkston, Georgia 31537
(912) 496-2208

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Route 2, Box 3330
Folkston, GA 31537
Phone #(912) 496-3331

Admission:
East or West Entrance 7-Day Pass is $5.00 per private vehicle.
North Entrance in Waycross is $10.00 per person (ages 5-11 are $9.00).
Combination admission and boat tour is $14-$22               

Additional Phone Numbers:
East Entrance #(912) 496-7836
North Entrance #(912) 283-0583
Stephen Foster Entrance #(912) 637-5274

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge resides on 396,000 acres of the Okefenokee Swamp.  Boat, motors, canoes, and kayaks are available for rent.  Camping and cabins are also available.

Suwannee Canal Recreation Area (East Entrance of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge)

Phone #(912) 496-7836
Admission: $5.00 per private vehicle

Located at the East Entrance of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a visitors center, a wildlife drive, access to walking trails, a boardwalk, and observation tower.

The Inn at Folkston