Fees & Passes

NPS Entrance and Amenity Fees:

• Ferry reservation fees are paid in advance.
• Save some time and pay online at Cumberland Island NS weekly entrance fee or pay in person at check-in the morning of departure.
• Private boaters can pay at Sea Camp, Dungeness, or Plum Orchard docks when arriving at the island.

Park Entrance Fees:

Adults (16 and older) - $10.00 (good for one week)
Youth and Children (15 years or younger) - Free
America the Beautiful Passes honored

Online camping reservations paid in advance.

Camping Fees: View Here


Cumberland Island Ferry Fees:

Adults (16 and older) - $30.00 plus tax
Seniors (62 and up) - $28.00 plus tax
Youth (6 to 15 years) - $20.00 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
• Bicycle rental
• 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.

 

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

The pass can be obtained in person at the Mainland Visitor Center, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or by visiting https://store.usgs.gov/pass/index.html.

 

2017 Interagency Military pass

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.
• How to obtain: In person at a federal recreation site by showing a Common Access Card (CAC) or Military ID (Form 1173). (see PDF list of federal recreation sites that issue passes).
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Annual Pass for U.S. Military (USGS website)

 

Every Kid in a Park Pass

Every Kid in a Park Annual Pass

• Cost: Free (valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year though the following summer (September-August)

• Available for: U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) with a valid Every Kid in a Park paper pass
• How to obtain:
  • Paper passes can be obtained by visiting the Every Kid in a Park website and can be exchanged for the Annual 4th Grade Pass at federal recreation sites that charge Entrance or Standard Amenity fees (Day Use Fee) (see PDF list of federal recreation sites that issue passes).
  • Digital version of the paper pass (such as on smart phones or tablets) will not be accepted to exchange for an Annual 4th Grade Pass.
• More information:
  • Non-transferable.
  • Educators can also be involved! Learn more at the Every Kid in a Park website.
  • Additional Details about the Annual 4th Grade Pass (USGS website)

 

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

The pass can be obtained in person at the Mainland Visitor Center, or by mail. Visit https://store.usgs.gov/senior-pass-alternate for details and instructions.

 

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

The pass can be obtained in person at the Mainland Visitor Center, or by mail. Visit https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass for details and instructions.