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Entrance sign at Kingfisher Landing in Okefenokee NWR

Kingfisher Landing

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Lat: 30.954898101265
Long: -82.137219364026

Kingfisher Landing is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Kingfisher Landing is located approximately 13 miles north of Folkston, Georgia, along U.S. Route 1/GA Highway 121 on the east side of the refuge. 

Facilities include a boat ramp and a portable restroom.

This is a remote access point and cell service may be limited. 

Visitors should bring all necessary supplies and download maps before heading out.

This access point provides both motorized and non-motorized boat access to the Red and Green water trails and offers miles of canals popular for fishing. 

Kingfisher Landing is a popular starting point for both day-use paddlers and overnight campers, and it serves as the designated launch area for camping permit holders traveling to Maul Hammock (Red Trail) or Bluff Lake (Green Trail). 

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2700 Suwannee Canal Road
Folkston, GA 31537
Visitor Center 912-496-7836
okefenokee@fws.gov

Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center: 912-496-7836

Administrative Office: 912-206-6311

Camping Permit Reservation Line: 912-496-3331

Refuge Law Enforcement: 912-313-6955

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