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Read the Visitor Use Management plan and provide comments.
UPDATE: Comment period has now been extended until February 21, 2026.
Cumberland Island National Seashore (Park) is excited to provide the public with a final opportunity to comment on the Visitor Use Management Plan from January 7th, 2026 to February 6th, 2026. The purpose of the plan is to provide appropriate opportunities for visitors to use, experience, and enjoyment of Cumberland Island National Seashore while ensuring the protection of natural, cultural, and scenic resources and values. The plan includes strategies to enhance visitor enjoyment and protect resources, while determining the appropriate kinds and amounts of visitor use for the park. The Park is encouraging online submissions of comments, suggestions, and concerns at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectId=73577. Comments can be submitted at this link (preferred method), or mailed to 101 Wheeler Street, St. Marys, GA 31558 with a post mark by Friday, February 6th, 2026, to be considered official correspondence.
Thank you for caring and learning about Cumberland Island.