The City of Folkston, GA
The city of Folkston is located in the state of Georgia in Charlton County and has a population of 3,185 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Folkston is Jacksonville, approximately 31 miles from the city center.
There are several family restaurants in or near Folkston, including Holmes Bar BQ, Burger King of Folkston, C & M Bar-B-Que, Mikey's Pizza and Mcdonald's. For a larger selection of Folkston restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.
Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Folkston Golf Courses, including the Folkston Golf Club, Deerfield Lakes Golf Course, Deerfield Lakes Golf Course, Pro 3's at St. Marys and Laurel Island Links. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Folkston please click on the Attractions tab above.
The following 2 airports are located in or near Folkston:
- Jacksonville Intl. Airport (JAX)
- Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS)
Folkston, Georgia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Folkston
The seasonal climate varies in Folkston with daytime temperatures averaging 92 degrees in the summer, and 67 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Folkston to receive an average of 3.5 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 6.38 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.
The temperature has been known to get as high as 106 degrees in the summer and as low as 5 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Folkston should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 82 degrees, and nighttime lows of 56.
Folkston, Georgia Attractions
1 Coastal Pines Golf Club
- BrunswickThe Coastal Pines Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Glynn County Georgia. designed by Augusta Golf Designs is open all year - closed on mondays. For tee time information call the pro shop at 912-261-0503. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 1 Coastal Pines Circle, Brunswick, GA 31525
2 Deerfield Lakes Golf Course
- Deerfeild BeachThe Deerfield Lakes Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Nassau County Florida. Built in 1964, this Deerfeild Beach course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 904-879-1210. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 3825 Deerfield Country Club Rd, Deerfeild Beach, FL 32011
3 Deerfield Lakes Golf Course
- CallahanThe Deerfield Lakes Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Nassau County Florida. This course is located in the city of Callahan. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 904-879-1210.
Address: 3825 Deerfield Country Club Rd, Callahan, FL 32011
4 Folkston Golf Club
- FolkstonThe Folkston Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Charlton County Georgia. Built in 1954, this Folkston course designed by Ed Matson is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 912-496-7155. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 202 Country Club Rd, Folkston, GA 31537
5 Fort Caroline National Memorial
- JacksonvilleFort Caroline was the first French colony in the present-day United States. Established in what is now Jacksonville, Florida, on June 22, 1564, under the leadership of Rene Goulaine de Laudonniere, it was intended as a refuge for the Huguenots. It lasted one year before being obliterated by the Spanish. The site is now operated as Fort Caroline National Memorial.
6 Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
- JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a zoo that is situated in Jacksonville. It sits at the mouth of the Trout River. The zoo occupies about 110 acres and has over 2,000 animals in its collection. The zoo has grown from its modest beginnings in Springfield to be considered one of the city's premiere attractions.
7 Lakes at Laura S. Walker
- WaycrossThe Lakes at Laura S. Walker is an 18 hole public golf course in Ware County Georgia. Built in 1996, this Waycross course designed by Steve Burns is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 912-285-6154. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.
Address: 5500 Laura Walker Rd, Waycross, GA 31503
8 Laurel Island Links
- KingslandThe Laurel Island Links is an 18 hole public golf course in Camden County Georgia. Built in 1996, this Kingsland course designed by Davis Love III is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 912-729-7277. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 233 Laurel Oaks Rd, Kingsland, GA 31548
9 North/West Course at Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course
- Fernandina BeachThe North/West Course at Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Nassau County Florida. Built in 1920, this Fernandina Beach course designed by Tommy Bird Songs is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 904-277-7370. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 2800 Bill Melton Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
10 Pine Lakes Golf Course
- JacksonvilleThe Pine Lakes Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Duval County Florida. Built in 1965, this Jacksonville course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 904-757-0318. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 153 Northside Dr S, Jacksonville, FL 32218
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