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Laura S. Walker State Park swimming beach
Laura S. Walker State Park, Waycross, GeorgiaLake on Laura S. Walker LakePublic swimming available
Swimming beach on the 120-acre lake at Laura S. Walker State Park near Waycross.
- Water
- Lake, Laura S. Walker Lake
- Entry
- $10 per vehicle per day; annual Georgia ParkPass $70.
- Swim hours
- Park daily 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; park office daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Facilities
- Sand beach, playground, picnic shelters, gazebo
- Dogs
- Pets are not permitted at swimming areas or beaches.
- Managed by
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks
Getting there
Located 9 miles southeast of Waycross on Route 177. Take I-75 exit 62 and follow US 82 east through Waycross.
31.1410, -82.2147
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Do not bring pets to the swimming area or beach.
- Stay in roped-off swimming areas.
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Questions about Laura S. Walker State Park swimming beach
Can you swim at Laura S. Walker State Park swimming beach?
Yes. Public swimming is available at the park’s lake swimming beach.
Does it cost anything to swim at Laura S. Walker State Park swimming beach?
$10 per vehicle per day; annual Georgia ParkPass $70.
Are dogs allowed at Laura S. Walker State Park swimming beach?
Pets are not permitted at swimming areas or beaches.
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