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Okefenokee Swamp Travel Guide

This swamp is one of the largest preserved freshwater wetlands in the United States. Naturalists have hailed the wetlands as "the most beautiful and fantastic landscape in the world." It's unique on earth—it was once part of the ocean floor—and encompasses some 650 square miles, measuring 40 miles in length and 20 miles in width. The Creek Indians called it "land of the trembling earth" because of its many floating islands. Read More

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Comfort Inn Waycross

1903 Memorial Dr.
Waycross, GA 31501 Map

Distance: 10.4 mi.
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Attractions

Canoe Country Outpost

On the Saint Marys River
2818 Lake Hampton Rd.
Hilliard, Florida 32046

Distance: 26.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This business, located on the St. Marys River, rents canoes, provides shuttles, and has a campground and store for those ready to paddle the wild and scenic river.... Read More

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Satilla River

Extreme southeast Georgia
Nahunta, Georgia

Distance: 24.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Satilla is a blackwater river that spans 260 miles and teems with fish, making it a good spot for anglers. ... Read More

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Okefenokee Swamp Park

Waycross, Georgia 31501

Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center)

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The park—at the swamp's northern perimeter, on Cowhouse Island—can occupy a day of... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Okefenokee

	Distance (mi.)
Jacksonville International Airport	58.5 map
Orlando International Airport	189.0 map
Tampa International Airport	214.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Okefenokee

	Distance (mi.)
Brunswick Glynco Jetport Airport	50.4 map
Valdosta Regional Airport	63.0 map
Gainesville Regional Airport	95.3 map

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Flight Deals to Okefenokee

Originating	From
Columbus, OH (CMH) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$151
Atlanta (ATL) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$156
Manchester (MHT) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$158
Providence (PVD) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$158
Buffalo (BUF) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$164