About Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits
Number of accommodations: 43
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
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Reviews (1076)
What Guests Are Saying
Cumberland Island National Seashore offers a unique and beautiful camping experience, with many visitors praising its serene environment, diverse wildlife, and enchanting scenery. Campsites like Sea Camp and Stafford Beach are highlighted for their spaciousness and privacy, making them ideal for families and nature lovers. While some challenges like trail conditions and water issues were mentioned, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many campers planning to return for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Cumberland Island National Seashore offers a unique and beautiful camping experience, with many visitors praising its serene environment, diverse wildlife, and enchanting scenery. Campsites like Sea Camp and Stafford Beach are highlighted for their spaciousness and privacy, making them ideal for families and nature lovers. While some challenges like trail conditions and water issues were mentioned, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many campers planning to return for future visits.
Review Summary
Haydn H
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Stafford Beach
Haydn H
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Stafford Beach
Monty M
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Sea Camp
Cumberland is an absolutely magical place! I'll be back.
Monty M
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Sea Camp
Cumberland is an absolutely magical place! I'll be back.
Meridith W
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Stafford Beach
This was our second time camping in the Stafford Beach Campground and it was as amazing as last time! The food storage lockers are absolute game-changers… thank you so much! The showers, water spigots and sink are simply amenities that feel likely luxuries. The rangers were helpful. Camping here — the solitude, the quiet, the sounds of nature, the empty beach, the forest, everything — is a life-changing experience!
Meridith W
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Stafford Beach
This was our second time camping in the Stafford Beach Campground and it was as amazing as last time! The food storage lockers are absolute game-changers… thank you so much! The showers, water spigots and sink are simply amenities that feel likely luxuries. The rangers were helpful. Camping here — the solitude, the quiet, the sounds of nature, the empty beach, the forest, everything — is a life-changing experience!
Teresa M
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Sea Camp
This was my first time to Cumberland Island and I will definitely be back. We stayed at Sea Camp for 24 hours - site 14 and had a great time. The island is beautiful. We were able to score a cart at the St. Mary's ferry dock to use after we unloaded our car and load our stuff onto the ferry before we boarded. It looked like there were 2 carts available so people could take turns. There were a few park employees on the ferry and they said we were there at a good time b/c a lot of horses were out and several had new babies and we spotted a few on the shoreline as we approached! Upon arrival there were several carts available at the dock and they were not charging to use them. The 2 of us packed reasonably light considering we've only ever been car camping - 1 giant hiking backpack and a cart used for our tent, chairs, cooler, wood, and random odds and ends. I can't imagine the hike to the next campground as the half mile walk w/ all our gear was all I could handle. The site was nice and spacious - room for 2 good size tents and it had 2 picnic tables. Unfortunately our bear locker was broken but there was a sign on it saying to use the one at the site across from us as that site was closed for the season - a little inconvenient but not a big deal. We explored the ruins and spent time at the beach and saw a bunch of horses (and babies) and a few armadillos. Didn't have any issues w/ racoons and bugs weren't bad at all. Potable water was convenient and tasted fine. We had a tough time getting a fire going and gave up. The wood we bought on the boat was very dense and there was not much for downed branches or twigs to collect kindling. We brought minimal newspaper and fire starter sticks and only were able to keep a fire long enough to grill a few hot dogs. Not sure what we would've done if we were staying longer and needed it to cook or stay warm. I'd suggest bringing a small hatchet. All in all, great trip!
Teresa M
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Sea Camp
This was my first time to Cumberland Island and I will definitely be back. We stayed at Sea Camp for 24 hours - site 14 and had a great time. The island is beautiful. We were able to score a cart at the St. Mary's ferry dock to use after we unloaded our car and load our stuff onto the ferry before we boarded. It looked like there were 2 carts available so people could take turns. There were a few park employees on the ferry and they said we were there at a good time b/c a lot of horses were out and several had new babies and we spotted a few on the shoreline as we approached! Upon arrival there were several carts available at the dock and they were not charging to use them. The 2 of us packed reasonably light considering we've only ever been car camping - 1 giant hiking backpack and a cart used for our tent, chairs, cooler, wood, and random odds and ends. I can't imagine the hike to the next campground as the half mile walk w/ all our gear was all I could handle. The site was nice and spacious - room for 2 good size tents and it had 2 picnic tables. Unfortunately our bear locker was broken but there was a sign on it saying to use the one at the site across from us as that site was closed for the season - a little inconvenient but not a big deal. We explored the ruins and spent time at the beach and saw a bunch of horses (and babies) and a few armadillos. Didn't have any issues w/ racoons and bugs weren't bad at all. Potable water was convenient and tasted fine. We had a tough time getting a fire going and gave up. The wood we bought on the boat was very dense and there was not much for downed branches or twigs to collect kindling. We brought minimal newspaper and fire starter sticks and only were able to keep a fire long enough to grill a few hot dogs. Not sure what we would've done if we were staying longer and needed it to cook or stay warm. I'd suggest bringing a small hatchet. All in all, great trip!
Kayla W
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Sea Camp
Fantastic experience! I love visiting Cumberland Island.
Kayla W
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Sea Camp
Fantastic experience! I love visiting Cumberland Island.
Location Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits
Address:
101 Wheeler St
St. Marys, GA, 31558
United States
NPS VISITOR CENTER/FERRY CHECK-IN:
- Take Exit 3 from Interstate 95. At the exit stop light turn east on to Highway 40.
- Follow the signs traveling east into Historic St. Marys. Highway 40 East will become Osborne St.
- Once you reach the waterfront, turn right at the stop sign onto St Marys Street.
- The NPS Visitor Center is in the two story, blue building one block down on the left.
The Mainland Visitor Center is located at 113 St. Marys Street West, Marys, GA 31558. Use this address to arrive at the right location. Do not use "Cumberland Island National Seashore" as this will not guide you to the correct location.
Directions & Transportation page
Parking:
All visitors - day visitors and campers - must park in the Cumberland Island Parking Lot one block west of the Visitor Center.
Bus and RV parking is located in marked spots along the roadway along the western edge of the parking area (Seagrove St.).
Getting to the Island:
The only way to get to the island is by passenger ferry (not a car ferry) or private boat. For information about making a reservation with the National Park Service official concessionaire operated ferry visit our Reservations page or visit the Cumberland Island Ferry website.
Cumberland Island National Seashore is accessible via Exit 3 from Interstate 95, which is approximately 5 miles to the west. From the exit, travelers use Highway 40 east into Historic St. Marys.
Latitude & Longitude: 30.7204 / -81.5497
Elevation: 2 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
