Railside Lodging

04/24/2025

03/12/2025

Visit Folkston for Spring Break!

03/06/2025

RAILWATCH SHIRTS PRE-ORDER!!

Adult small - xl $25 2x -3x $28 we can order up to a size 6x if needed. For bigger sizing add $2 per size.
Kids sizes xs-large $25.

All shirts will be made on this color Ash Grey unless special requests are made by pre order ONLY! All special requests MUST be paid up front!

Shirts will be available for purchase Railwatch weekend but will be limited quantities. Order ahead if you want guaranteed. Comment, message or call us to order.

We accept cash app, Venmo or PayPal. In store purchases can use cash or debit/credit cards.

We can ship. Shipping is $8.

Photo credit: Cj Griggs

01/22/2025

A rare, once in a lifetime day in Folkston, Ga! Snow and ice everywhere!

#ᴊᴀɴᴜᴀʀʏ2025

01/15/2025

12/10/2024

We have gift certificates for Christmas (or all year) if you need a gift for a train watcher!

Come by or call us to order one.

12/06/2024

11/13/2024

Sitting down at the turn out enjoying the weather while a little work is being done and the law enforcement unit showed up!

You never know what is coming around the corner down here.

Visit www.railsidelodging.com to book.

10/08/2024

We are all booked up for hurricane evacuations except for the 10th! If someone needs something for at least a night please call us or book online asap!

10/06/2024

* We have WiFi in all units and tvs!

10/05/2024

We are fully operational and would love to have you visit!

You can book at www.railsidelodging.com or by calling 912-276-1334 or 912-496-2255.

10/03/2024

Get ready for an exciting day at the 2024 Okefenokee Festival in Folkston, GA!

📅 Saturday, October 12th
📍 Main Street, Folkston, GA

We’ve got a full day of fun activities for the whole family! Here’s what’s happening:

9:00 AM - Festival Begins!
Car Show (9 AM - 2 PM)
Parade (10 AM)

10:30 AM - Swamp Hollerin' Contest
11:30 AM - FES Orff Ensemble & SGES Loud & Proud Choir

1:00 PM - Live Entertainment by James McGee
1:30 PM - Sweet Potato Pie Contest
2:00 PM - Live Entertainment by Peyton Chambliss
3:00 PM - Band on the Run Performance

4:00 PM - Festival Ends

It’s going to be a day packed with local talent, delicious treats, and fun for everyone! We can’t wait to see you there.

10/02/2024

We have power restored in the chessie caboose and peakes cabin so now back to normal for everything should you want to book!

09/27/2024

Should you be trying to get in touch with us due to reservations we DO NOT Have phone or internet in folkston BUT our campsites and crew quarters units have power and are ready for you!

06/21/2024

Are you a “snow bird” that wants to winter down south and also get some good train watching in?? Check out our rental and message us on here or Jim through the listing on marketplace

06/10/2024

Please note if you are visiting the museum/chamber office will be closed