Okefenokee Wilderness

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Okefenokee Wilderness, National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness Area in southern Georgia, United States.

The Okefenokee contains 353,981 acres of wetlands, featuring interconnected waterways, cypress forests, and diverse ecological zones supporting thousands of plant and animal species.

The U.S. Congress designated the Okefenokee Wilderness in 1974, protecting the largest National Wildlife Refuge east of the Mississippi River for future generations.

The Indigenous peoples, including Timucuan and Seminole tribes, established settlements around the wetlands, utilizing its natural resources for centuries.

Visitors can explore the wilderness through marked water trails, viewing platforms, and guided tours, with entry points available at three main recreational areas.

The swamp functions as the headwaters for both the Suwannee and St. Marys rivers, containing a population of approximately 15,000 American alligators.

Location: Georgia

GPS coordinates: 30.85100,-82.31610

Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:44

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