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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Charlton/Ware/Clinch Counties, Georgia · Okefenokee NWR, 2700 Suwannee Canal Rd, Folkston, GA 31537

🛸 Sci-Fi & Futuristic
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Free· No rental fee
Available · Permit required to film
Location fee$0 · Free

Free to use · Apply for permit using contact info below

At a glance

Type

Outdoor / Nature

Setting

Exterior

Parking

Yes

Power

No

Size

Vast

Prior Filming

No

Permit

Required

Visual character

Vast blackwater swamp, cypress trees, Spanish moss, alligators, pitcher plants, primitive wilderness

About

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offers filmmakers an authentically primordial blackwater swamp landscape spanning 438,000 acres across southeastern Georgia, where towering cypress trees draped in Spanish moss create an atmospheric, untamed wilderness perfect for period pieces, survival narratives, and nature-focused productions. This federally protected refuge features diverse ecosystems rich with native wildlife including alligators and rare pitcher plants, delivering visceral natural cinematography and compelling environmental storytelling opportunities. Permits are required for filming in this public conservation area, ensuring responsible production while granting access to one of the Southeast's most visually distinctive and ecologically significant outdoor locations.

⚠️ Restrictions

No drones without permit. Leave No Trace. Check seasonal closures.

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Where you'll be

Permit Information

✓ Verified
RequiredYes
TypeGovernment Filming Permit Required
FeeVaries by crew size and duration

USFWS Special Use Permit. Contact refuge office in advance.

Apply for Permit →

Contact

👤Park/Forest Permit Office
📞(912) 496-7836✉️okefenokee@fws.gov
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