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Site Buzzard Roost — Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit · Florida · Loop Buzzard Roost

Campsite Buzzard Roost at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit in Florida. STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 20 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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30.67439, -82.20601
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Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People
20
Capacity/Size Rating
N/A

How Site Buzzard Roost Compares

  • One of 12 sites at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit — 1 of them in the Buzzard Roost loop.

Photos from Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

Bird flying over water reflecting blue sky
Bird flying over water reflecting blue sky — Susan Heisey
Base of cypress tree with water lilies on top of the water
Base of cypress tree with water lilies on top of the water — Susan Heisey
Kayaker in a blue kayak with a black and blue paddle. Second kayaker in background in a yellow kayak, wearing an orange life jacket and a brown hat.
Kayaker in a blue kayak with a black and blue paddle. Second kayaker in background in a yellow kayak, wearing an orange life jacket and a brown hat. — Chris Moncus
Tree-lined waterway with dark water and spatterdock on the edges of the waterway. Bright blue sky with very few clouds in the background
Tree-lined waterway with dark water and spatterdock on the edges of the waterway. Bright blue sky with very few clouds in the background — USFWS
A photo of facilities (water trails/shelters) Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit
A photo of facilities (water trails/shelters) Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit — Susan Heisey
A photo of facility Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit with No Amenities Shown
A photo of facility Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit with No Amenities Shown — Susan Heisey
Round Top overnight camping shelter
Round Top overnight camping shelter — Susan Heisey
Kayaking in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Kayaking in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge — Susan Heisey

Booking Tips for Site Buzzard Roost

  • Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
  • Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
  • Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
  • Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
  • Check-in/out: usually 1–3pm / usually 11am–noon
  • Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite Buzzard Roost?

Yes — this site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Reservations open up to 6 months in advance and popular sites go fast.

How many people can stay at site Buzzard Roost?

Maximum occupancy is 20 people.

What hookups does site Buzzard Roost have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.