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. For the next 30 days as we transition to our cashless operation, visitors will have the option to pay cash; however, debit/credit cards are the preferred method of payment.
Private boaters can pay at Sea Camp, Dungeness, or Plum Orchard docks when arriving at the island. Debit/credit cards only.
America the Beautiful Passes honored.
No need to pay the weekly entrance fee if you have a pass. Pass covers the cardholder and up to three additional adults.
Park Entrance Fees:
Adults(16 and older) - $10.00 (good for one week) Youthand Children (15 years or younger) - Free
Adults (16 and older) - $34.00 plus tax Seniors (62 and up) - $32.00 plus tax Youth (6 to 15 years) - $24.00 plus tax Children (5 years or younger) - Free
Cart rental for transporting gear to Sea Camp Campground
For more information on making reservations please visit the Permits & Reservations page. COVID-19 UPDATE: Face coverings are OPTIONAL in park facilities. Face coverings are REQUIRED inside the ferry cabin.
Cumberland Island National Seashore - Annual Pass
Cost $35
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.
America The Beautiful Passes available at the mainland visitor center
2017 America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Annual Pass.
Yang Lu, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, 2015 Share the Experience Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner
America The Beautiful - Annual Pass - Cost $80
Valid for one full year from month of purchase (through last day of that month).
Allows pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle to enter Federally operated recreation sites across the country.
Covers the pass owner and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at sites where per person entrance fees are charged. 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.
NOTE: Recreation Fees vary widely across the thousands of Federal Recreation sites. Please contact specific sites directly for information on what is or is not covered by the passes.
For questions about the pass, contact 1-888-ASK-USGS and press 3. (888-275-8747, option 3), or e-mail us
Yang Lu, 2015 Share the Experience Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner
Free Annual Pass for U.S. Military
Cost: Free annual pass
Available for: Current U.S. military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as well as Reserve and National Guard members.
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Senior Pass
America the Beautiful – Senior Pass
Lifetime Pass - Cost $80
Annual Pass - Cost $20
For U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.
Provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity.
Admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free).
Provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction.
Non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.
For questions about the pass, contact 1-888-ASK-USGS and press 3. (888-275-8747, option 3), or e-mail us
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass - Access Pass
Amanda Grieco, Natchez Trace
America the Beautiful – Access Pass - Free.
Lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.
Documentation is required to obtain the pass.
Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by a Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.
Provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity.
Admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free).
Provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction.
Non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.
For questions about the pass, contact 1-888-ASK-USGS and press 3. (888-275-8747, option 3), or e-mail us
