Stephen C. Foster State Park spans 80 acres throughout the Charlton County region, anchored around the gorgeous Okefenokee Swamp, known as one of Georgia's Seven Natural Wonders. The park, which is located within the broader 402,000-acre Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, was designated as an International Dark Sky Park in 2016 to protect its unique and sensitive swamp ecosystem. Park visitors can canoe, kayak, and boat on the Spanish moss-lined swamp's waters or embark on guided fishing and boating tours. Wildlife watchers can enjoy chances to catch glimpses of the park's population of more than 12,000 American alligators, along with species such as black bears, deer, herons, wood storks, and red-cockaded woodpeckers. Exhibits on the park's wildlife are showcased at its Suwannee River Visitor Center, which also offers interpretive programming. Visitors should note that due to the park's location within the National Wildlife Refuge, National Park Service fees and closing times apply.

Address: 17515 GA-177, Fargo, GA 31631, Phone: 912-637-5274

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