5653 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, Georgia 31503, US
(912) 285-6154
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About Laura S. Walker State Park

Georgia's Laura S. Walker State Park is located in the southeast part of the state near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the largest nearby city is Jacksonville 90 minutes away by car. The state park is home to The Lakes Golf Course, an 18-hole course opened in 1996 and plays 6,656 yards from the back tees. Overnight guests of the state park can stay in one of six cabins, each of which are two bedrooms. There are also RV and campsites available. Off-course amenities here include a dog park, sand beach along the lake, boating, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals.

Facts

Price Range$
Property Class★
Acres626
Year Opened1996
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Laura S. Walker State Park

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
634 Reviews (634)
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

A lot of bang for the buck.

This was my third time playing this course and as always it challenged my already challenged game. The layout is good and is typically well maintained. We played on a very wet and cold day due to the no rain check policy. That was the only real drawback.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Got rain out

Was having a great time but a rain storm come in and didn't get to finish.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Worth every penny

First time playing the course but will be back. Course maintenance is top notch, staff very friendly and helpful.

Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great State Park in Ga

Love the coarse

Best Ranger and Office personal we have met in a long time

Thank you all for a great round

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good condition

In the past the staff were very difficult to deal with. From the desk clerk to the marshalls. For this reason, I had been playing other courses. With this visit, the staff had an attitude change for the good which would make me want to come back on a regular basis again.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Greens are in great shape

You have got to love the course when the greens are sweet.

The staff was friendly as always.

The Super has about half the bunkers cleaned up.

The fairways are in good shape.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

A hidden jem.

Always a great experience playing golf at The Lakes.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Worth finding.

Wonderful course in the middle of nowhere. Great staff. Course was in good shape. Greens rolled true. Will play again on my next time through.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Wonderful

If you are anywhere near Waycross this is a must to go to. You would never expect such an amazing course to be in the state park. I’d rank it up there wilh any top notch course. Tee boxes, fairways and greens in impeccable condition. From the time you step out of your truck you’ll want to never leave.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

fun course

fun course to play good value/wish it was closer to home

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Went a week after Irma. Course dry and in good shape, green rolled well. Pace of play was a little slower than I like, but I was out there to enjoy myself

Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Lakes coursr

GolfNow had an excellent rate for this course. Course is in great shape. Pace of play is really good.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Excellent round

Got to the clubhouse and was in line with like 3 other groups about to play; we didn't see them all day. It was great, greens were very good rolling, slow, but steady. There was one patchy spot in all 18. The fairways didn't roll, but were in excellent shape. This is a very well rounded course; some holes are pretty challenging and others very forgiving. The back nine grill staff was very nice and the hot dogs were just what we needed for lunch. It was a very nice day and well worth the money.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Perfect greens, lush fairway & thick ruff!!!

I got to slip out this morning to play 27...only got to play the front 9... Work called.

Loved the conditions I found.

The greens are rolling smooth.

The tee boxes were trimmed nicely.

The fairways were lush.

Thank God the rough was only 2 - 3" deep...that grass is thick.

Looking forward to next weekend to try to get in 18 + holes.

Proud to wear my Lakes at Laura Walker hat.

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
T O P 500
Reviews 100
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hot day at a good course

Played here for the 1st time. Very impressed with the state runned course. Worth the trip from Jacksonville. Excellent condition. Bunkers need work, but then don't hit into them

Will be back again soon

Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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