Plan Your Visit

• Be Ready! for your visit.

• Camping information

• Hours of operation and ferry times

• Explore places to go

• Things to do when visiting

 

Be Ready!	Basic Information	Places To Go	Safety
Camping	Directions	Things To Do	Accessibility

 

Your journey begins in St Marys, Georgia.

Here you will board the ferry bound for Cumberland Island National Seashore, visit our museum and our visitor center and enjoy learning a bit about the history and nature of the area with purchases made in our small Eastern National run bookstore.
Be Ready! What you need to know when visiting
Operating Hours & Seasons

Preserved and protected for future generations, Cumberland Island National Seashore includes a designated Wilderness area, undeveloped beaches, historic sites, cultural ruins, critical habitat and nesting areas, as well as numerous plant and animal communities.
Nature & Science

Interpretive and educational programs are available and you may hear compelling stories of the many people who have shaped and been shaped by Cumberland Island.
Guided Tours page
For Kids page

Take time to plan your visit so that you can enjoy the vast experiences Cumberland Island National Seashore has to offer.

 

Helpful Hints & Things to Consider

• Schedule your ferry & camping reservations in advance.
• Arrive 1 hour before your scheduled ferry departure time.
• Bring food, drinks, sunscreen, insect repellant, and wear comfortable walking shoes for an enjoyable visit.  
• There are no shops, stores, or other amenities on the island.  
• Cumberland Island NS is a fee park. You will pay your entry fees at the mainland visitor center when you check in for the ferry.
• There are several places to refill water bottles on the south end of the island so bring a bottle that is refillable.
• Take a look at the map and get oriented to distances between places.
• Some areas are private residences. Please respect and posted signs.
• Traveling the island is on foot or by bike. Roads are not paved and can be bumpy.