Openings · last 7 days
77
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 77 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-250860
When Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit reopens
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
143
Openings · last 90 days
198
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 44 of 198 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (22.2%), with Monday (33) and Friday (33) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 22:00 and 23:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 99 of 198 detected openings (50.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 60 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 60–60 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mixons Hammock | 18 | 9.1% |
| Minnies Lake | 18 | 9.1% |
| Coffee Bay | 18 | 9.1% |
| Round Top | 18 | 9.1% |
| Canal Run | 18 | 9.1% |
Site Mixons Hammock had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 18. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 11 monitored sites
Of the 2,013 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 699 open for online reservation · 5 reserved · 1,309 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
65.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 699 of 2,013 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online65.3%
Open site-nights699 / 2,013
Reserved (of online inventory)5 / 704
Weekday openings395
Weekend openings304
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 395 fall on weekdays and 304 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December shows no online availability. 0 of 341 tracked site-nights are open there — 341 not yet released.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 11 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Big Water | 64 |
| Bluff Lake | 64 |
| Buzzard Roost | 64 |
| Cedar Hammock | 64 |
| Floyds Island | 64 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
December0 of 341 · not yet released
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
699 open site-nights across 11 sites at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 13 3-night, 11 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site Big Water.
All 11 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Water | Not recorded | None | 64 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| Bluff Lake | Not recorded | None | 64 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| Buzzard Roost | Not recorded | None | 64 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| Cedar Hammock | Not recorded | None | 64 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| Floyds Island | Not recorded | None | 64 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| Maul Hammock | Not recorded | None | 64 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| Minnies Lake | Not recorded | None | 64 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| Mixons Hammock | Not recorded | None | 64 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| Round Top | Not recorded | None | 64 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| Canal Run | Not recorded | None | 62 | 56 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +50 more |
| Coffee Bay | Not recorded | None | 61 | 55 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +49 more |
About Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit
Overview
Slip your canoe or kayak into the blackwater and paddle into a world of moss-draped cypress trees, echoing night sounds, and a rare solitude that exists only deep within the wilderness of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. An Overnight Camping Permit allows overnight camping in the Okefenokee Wilderness on elevated platforms and islands. Online reservations are not available.
You must call the Permit Reservation Line at 912-496-3331 Tuesday to Thursday, from 7:00 am to 10:00 am EST to reserve a campsite.
Visit the refuge’s Camping page before planning your camping trip.
Enter the dates of your trip below to explore possible routes. While this tool is a helpful reference, conditions such as trail closures or impassable routes may affect access to certain overnight sites.
Visit the Library page of our website to view the Okefenokee Wilderness Canoe Guide.
11 monitored sitesNo hookupsMax party 20
Getting there
Directions to the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area (Do not depend of GPS directions to bring you to this location) Directions from Folkston, Georgia to Main Entrance of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge • Turn onto Main Street heading west. Go through two stoplights and across the railroad tracks. • Take a left at 3rd light onto Okefenokee Trail (Parkway), also called GA 121/23 South. • Drive for approx. 7 miles, then turn right at the large beige “Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge” sign. • Follow this road about 4 miles to the end. When you reach a large parking area, you will see the Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center on your left and Okefenokee Adventures is located next to the boat basin. Directions from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) • Depart from the airport terminal on the airport road, turning into Dixie Clipper Rd. Take Dixie Clipper Road to I-95 Northbound. • Follow the directions from Interstate 95-exit 3 (below) to get to Okefenokee Directions from Interstate 95-exit 3 (Kingsland, GA) • Take GA 40 West approx. 22 miles through Kingsland to Folkston. • Where GA 40 dead ends at a “T” intersection, turn right onto Third Street then take the next immediate left onto Main Street (courthouse is on your right at turn). • Follow directions from Folkston, GA listed above. Directions from Jacksonville, FL area • Take US 1 North through the towns of Callahan and Hilliard. After you cross the St. Marys River into Georgia, go about 4 miles until you enter the town of Folkston. • Turn left at the 2nd stop light onto Main Street (look for brown Okefenokee sign) • Follow directions from Folkston, GA listed above. Directions from Atlanta, GA area • Take Interstate 75 South out of Atlanta • In Tifton, take US 82 East towards Waycross. Stay on US 82 East all the way into Waycross • Turn Right onto US 1 South in Waycross heading towards Folkston. You’ll pass the Okefenokee Swamp Park along US 1 South. Continue driving on US 1 to Folkston. • Once you enter Folkston, turn right at 2nd light onto Main Street. • Follow directions from Folkston, GA listed above. Directions from Brunswick, GA area • Take I-95 South towards Kingsland. • Take Exit 3 off I-95 and turn West (Right) on GA 40 • Follow directions from Interstate 95-Exit 3 listed above • Follow directions from Folkston, GA listed above. Directions from Interstate 10 and St. George • Take exit 48 from I-10 onto FL 121 North. • Drive north on Fl 121 approx. 20 miles until you reach St George, GA. The road designation will switch to GA 121/23 when you cross over the St. Marys River into Georgia. • Proceed north approx. 14 miles until you see “Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge” sign, turn left and follow this road about 4 miles to the Visitor Center.
2700 Suwannee Canal Road, Folkston, GA 31537FOR BOOKING, PLEASE CALL: 912-496-3331 FROM 7AM - 10AM ET (TUES-THURS, EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS). AFTER 10AM CALL THE VISITOR CENTER AT 912-496-7836
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-250860 · facility
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?
Reservations for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit are made through Recreation.gov. 699 of 2,013 tracked site-nights are currently open (34.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 198 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?
Campsite Sniper detected 77 site-date openings at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit in the last 7 days, 143 over 30 days and 198 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 44 of 198 (22.2%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site Big Water. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?
October 2026, with 341 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 341.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 60 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 60-60 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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