East or West?…

The Okefenokee Swamp is huge, so the West and East entrances to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge look different from each other and have different vibes, as you can see from the collages above.

East side tours explore the historic Suwannee Canal and Okefenokee’s prairies (marshes), with some spots of forested swamp. On east side tours you’ll have long vistas across the prairies with good wildlife viewing opportunities. These tours happen at the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area near Folkston.

West side tours explore Billy’s Lake, the Middle Fork Run, and Billy’s Island (water levels permitting). You’ll see cypress-lined lake vistas combined with “classic” winding cypress swamp waterways. Good wildlife viewing opportunities. These tours happen out of Okefenokee State Park (formerly known as Stephen C. Foster State Park, located within Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge), not far from Fargo, GA.

Private Guided Paddle Tours

One of the world’s greatest and most unique wetlands lies right in our backyard in south Georgia. The famed Okefenokee Swamp is a National Wildlife Refuge, National Wilderness Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and more. Basking alligators, bugling sandhill cranes, the vistas of the marshy prairies and the jungle of the cypress forest… our swamp is pure magic. Our personalized paddle tours are an incredible way to explore the Okefenokee Swamp quietly. Tour fee includes your kayak (single sit-ins and tandem sit-ins available, paddle, PFD, water, snacks, and emergency equipment. Guided by a local professional naturalist guide, who will teach all about the history, flora, fauna, and old stories of Okefenokee as they take you on an amazing journey into the Land of the Trembling Earth.

Minimum of 2 people (or 2 purchased tickets for solo guests) required.

EAST SIDE Okefenokee NWR (Suwannee Canal Recreation Area)

4 Hour Tour: $140.00 per person

6 Hour Tour: $210.00 per person

To book: Please fill out the form above. We will contact you via email to set up your personalized private tour.

WEST SIDE Okefenokee NWR (Okefenokee State Park - formerly known as Stephen C. Foster State Park)

4 Hour Tour: $150.00 per person

6 Hour Tour: $225.00 per person

To book: Please fill out the form above. We will contact you via email to set up your personalized private tour.

Private Guided Boat Tours

Go on a leisurely wilderness cruise on our flat-bottomed motorized swamp boat, which is perfect for skimming along the shallow trails of the Okefenokee Swamp’s prairies and forests. Discover wide-open prairies (marshes) dotted with mossy cypress “houses” and the historic Suwannee Canal on the east. Or if “classic swamp” scenery is more your thing, request a west side tour and explore the forested waterways of the western Okefenokee Swamp. Enjoy a fully narrated tour by your local professional naturalist guide, who will teach all about the history, flora, fauna, and old stories of Okefenokee as they take you on an amazing journey into the Land of the Trembling Earth.

4 guests maximum for your ultimate wilderness experience. Minimum of 2 people (or 2 purchased tickets for solo travelers) required. Water and snacks provided.

EAST SIDE Okefenokee NWR (Suwannee Canal Recreation Area)

2 Hour Tour: $75.00 per person

3 Hour Tour: $112.50 per person

4 Hour Tour: $150.00 per person

To book: Please fill out the form above. We will contact you via email to set up your personalized private tour.

WEST SIDE Okefenokee NWR (Starting from Okefenokee State Park - formerly known as Stephen C. Foster State Park)

3 Hour Tour: $130.00 per person

4 Hour Tour: $165.00 per person

To book: Please fill out the form above. We will contact you via email to set up your personalized private tour.

Multi-Day Paddle Camping Tours in Okefenokee NWR

- 2 Day, 1 Night Guided, All-Inclusive Paddle Camping Tour - $450.00 per person (2 person minimum)

- 3 Day, 2 Night Guided, All-Inclusive Paddle Camping Tour - $575.00 per person (3 person minimum) - currently unavailable due to low water conditions causing Okefenokee NWR trail system restrictions, Suwannee River trips available alternatively

- 4 Day, 3 Night Guided, All-Inclusive Paddle Camping Tour - $700.00 per person (3 person minimum) - currently unavailable due to low water conditions causing Okefenokee NWR trail system restrictions, Suwannee River trips available alternatively

*** PLEASE NOTE - low water conditions due to drought in Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge have caused the camping reservation window to currently be set at 2 weeks out (normally 2 months out) and there are only 3 campsites currently available.

Experience the wonder of the world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Okefenokee Swamp, with a local professional Naturalist as your guide! A fascinating trek across a wilderness that seems suspended in time awaits you on these multi-day paddle camping trips. As we journey through the Land of the Trembling Earth, you’ll be immersed into a world-renowned ecosystem. Drift through vast open prairies, cruise beneath moss-laden cypresses, and listen for the calls of the wild at dawn and dusk.

Your unique guided, outfitted adventure includes your canoes or kayaks, camping gear, delicious and nutritious meals and snacks, required permit or campsite fees, paddling and camping instruction, guide service, complimentary photos of your adventures, and local Naturalist knowledge (the owner and lead guide, Jenny, was born and raised here, and has generations of family heritage in and around the Okefenokee Swamp!). Let us handle the route and meal planning, gear needs, trip logistics, permitting, cooking, cleaning, and handling the boats and gear before and after the trip is over. We make it easy for you to have an hassle-free, unforgettable adventure in the Land of the Trembling Earth!

Camping tours end in mid-April and resume in October.

• Note- during the peak camping season of March and April in Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, 2 night maximum trips only as per Refuge regulations

Requirements / Rules

• Paddling experience is not required for most trips, but basic physical fitness and the flexibility needed to get in and out of a sit-in kayak or canoe is required.

• Participants are required to wear a PFD (personal floatation device) during paddle tours.

• Absolutely NO feeding or harassing of wildlife

Deposit and Cancellation Policy

A 50% deposit must be paid within 60 days of the date of a trip, rental, or shuttle, with the final payment being made within 14 days to the date. At least 72 hours advance notice must be given to receive a full refund. For cancellations within 72 hours of the start of a trip, rental, or shuttle, the deposit can not be refunded. In the event of severe inclement weather, a full refund will be issued, or, the tour can be rescheduled for a later date at no extra cost.