Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

All visitors MUST have

• Entrance Pass

  Required for all visitors*

* May not apply in some cases. See details below.

Entrance Passes

Interagency Passes

FREE–$80.00

The America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the United States. entrance fees at lands managed by the National Park Service and US Fish & Wildlife Service and also standard amenity fees (day use fees) at lands managed by the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Army Corps of Engineers.

More about interagency passes

Standard Entrance Pass

$15.00

A 7-day entrance pass is $15 per person. We have a $45 annual pass that covers 4 adults. Cumberland Island NS is a cashless operation.

Per Person

$15.00

Cumberland Island National Seashore has a per-person entrance fee. This fee is waived for America the Beautiful pass holder plus three adults. Must present pass at time of check-in.

In-person Purchase Locations

• Mainland Visitor Center

  Credit/Debit Only

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2023 Fee-free Days

No entrance pass required on these days:

• Monday, January 16 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Saturday, April 22 — First Day of National Park Week
• Friday, August 4 — The Great American Outdoors Act
• Saturday, September 23 — National Public Lands Day
• Saturday, November 11 — Veterans Day

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On July 1, 2022, Cumberland Island National Seashore will be going cashless and will no longer accept cash for entrance fees and park passes. Although there are multiple benefits for going cashless, our main priority is the safety of our visitors and staff. Going cashless will also increase the visitor’s experience at Cumberland Island National Seashore by allowing the interpretative staff to spend more time engaging with our visitors. Pay Cumberland Island NS weekly entrance fee online

Online camping reservations paid in advance.

Camping Fees: View Here


Cumberland Island Ferry Fees:

Adults (16 and older) - $40.00 plus tax
Seniors (62 and up) - $38.00 plus tax
Youth (6 to 15 years) - $30.00 plus tax
Children (5 years or younger) - Free

For prices and information on the following concession services visit www.cumberlandislandferry.com:

• Lands & Legacies guided van tour
• Transporting your own bike
• Cart rental for transporting gear to Sea Camp Campground

For more information on making reservations please visit the Permits & Reservations page.
COVID-19 UPDATE 10/6/22: Face coverings are OPTIONAL in park facilities.

 

Cumberland Island National Seashore - Annual Pass

Cost $45

• Valid for one full year from month of purchase (through last day of that month).

• Covers the pass owner and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at Cumberland Island National Seashore. No entry fee charged for children 15 and under.
• Photo identification will be required to verify ownership.
• Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.