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14 private, wooded acres presenting the closest accommodations and camping to the east entrance of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, (O.N.W.R.) also offering guided tours, outfitting and an art and craft gallery. The headquarters and main entrance of the National Wildlife Refuge is sandwiched between the swamps, waterways and the St. Mary's River. Situated in a rural setting with a view of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuges long leaf pine forest. Accomodations include log cabins, deluxe cypress cabins, and RV hookup sites.

Location: RR 2, Box 3090, Folkston Georgia 31537 Telephone 912 496-4472

Other RV campgrounds and dealers nearby:
(Yulee) Bow & Arrow Campground
(St Marys) Crooked River State Park Campground
(Cherokee) Flaming Arrow Campground
(Jacksonville) Flamingo Lake RV Resort
(Yulee) Hances First in Florida RV Park
(Jacksonville) Huguenot Memorial Park

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