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General Location:  East side of the Refuge.

Trail:  Purple Trail.

GPS Coordinates for Campsite:  30°48'13.0"N, 82°13'12.0"W or 30.803607, -82.219992

Type of Camping:  Platform in water. No dry land.

Mileage to Other Points of Interest:

Suwannee Canal Recreation Area – 12 miles

Cedar Hammock – 11 miles
Floyds Island – 6 miles
Canal Run – 6 or 3 miles
Bluff Lake – 12 miles
Monkey Lake – 15 miles
Stephen C. Foster State Park – 11 miles
Coffee Bay – 5.7 miles

Notes:  Known among paddlers and photographers as the absolute best 360-degree views in

the Refuge; night sky photography can be amazing here. Has vault/pit toilet.

GPS Coordinates for Map Below:

 

GPS-1: Purple Trail and Suwannee Canal intersection
30°48'13.8"N, 82°14'50.2"W or 30.803840, -82.247265


GPS-2: Purple Trail and Blue Trail intersection
30°50'07.4"N, 82°14'50.8"W or 30.835384, -82.247456

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When I began visiting Okefenokee many years ago, it was difficult to find good information and photos of what to expect. After dozens of trips to the Refuge, I decided to write a guidebook and create this website to help others.

This information is 100% FREE, including my book (for download). It's the same guidebook that is sold at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

I am committed to keeping this website as up-to-date as possible and to provide the absolute best Okefenokee information on the Web. If you like this information, or you find it helpful, please drop me a line and share it with a friend. I'm open to all feedback and look forward to hearing from you.

Site last updated:

04/16/25, 7:14 am EST

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Paddle Okefenokee Swamp is based

on the book "Kayak & Canoe Camping:

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge"

by Scott Lynch.

​Contact Scott at:

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scottlynch.j@gmail.com

 

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This website and book are published with the understanding that the author assumes no legal responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of this information, nor for any injuries or damages incurred while attempting any of the activities or visiting any of the destinations described within it. The text is based on information available at the time of publication. Paddle, camp and adventure at your own risk.

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