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.
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- 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
Alexa D
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Sea Camp
I hadn't been camping on Cumberland Island since I was a child, and I decided to "break in" my kids with their first camping experience at Cumberland. They had no idea what they were in for but they had such a blast! We all did. We can't wait to go back. Such beautiful scenery and wildlife EVERYWHERE. My only complaints are about 1) firewood and 2) the bikes/bike rentals. The firewood you can purchase from the ferry was $6 per bag. We bought 7 bags while we were on the island, and it was AWFUL. The firewood was wet and just would not stay lit for long. We brought fire starters and tried drying out the firewood while we burned the first pieces, and it was just miserable. We ended up collecting dead bamboo which worked great but we were very disappointed in spending almost $50 for crappy firewood. We complained to the guy on the ferry, and he admitted they get a lot of complaints about it. Not sure why they're still using the same firewood company. Definitely recommend bringing a camp stove as back-up! We learned our lesson the hard way :) My boyfriend and I rented bikes one day to ride to the Peach Orchard mansion, and we had a blast. I wished there had been kids' bikes to rent! My only complaints about the bikes are that they really need some tuning up, and the rental process was like people fighting over flat-screen TVs on Black Friday. There was a lot of yelling and shoving, and it was ridiculous. I am sure there could be a better process of renting bikes. Suggestion: maybe when you book your ferry, you have the option of expressing interest in renting a bike on the island and they could generate a list of who booked first and go by that on a first-come, first-served basis. Some people had planned out their whole day trip on the island based on renting bikes and didn't get there quickly enough. Thankfully we had an advantage of being in line before the ferry arrived. Overall, we plan to bring a camp stove and our own bikes next time...but we had a GREAT TIME!
Michael S
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Sea Camp
Camping at Cumberland is a magical experience. We had group ranging from very young to very old and everyone enjoyed the trip. Just enough amenities for those who aren't hardened campers and plenty of wild for those who are. A great camping community. It is an island - so be sure and check the weather for your trip and come prepared.
Alexa D
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Sea Camp
I hadn't been camping on Cumberland Island since I was a child, and I decided to "break in" my kids with their first camping experience at Cumberland. They had no idea what they were in for but they had such a blast! We all did. We can't wait to go back. Such beautiful scenery and wildlife EVERYWHERE. My only complaints are about 1) firewood and 2) the bikes/bike rentals. The firewood you can purchase from the ferry was $6 per bag. We bought 7 bags while we were on the island, and it was AWFUL. The firewood was wet and just would not stay lit for long. We brought fire starters and tried drying out the firewood while we burned the first pieces, and it was just miserable. We ended up collecting dead bamboo which worked great but we were very disappointed in spending almost $50 for crappy firewood. We complained to the guy on the ferry, and he admitted they get a lot of complaints about it. Not sure why they're still using the same firewood company. Definitely recommend bringing a camp stove as back-up! We learned our lesson the hard way :) My boyfriend and I rented bikes one day to ride to the Peach Orchard mansion, and we had a blast. I wished there had been kids' bikes to rent! My only complaints about the bikes are that they really need some tuning up, and the rental process was like people fighting over flat-screen TVs on Black Friday. There was a lot of yelling and shoving, and it was ridiculous. I am sure there could be a better process of renting bikes. Suggestion: maybe when you book your ferry, you have the option of expressing interest in renting a bike on the island and they could generate a list of who booked first and go by that on a first-come, first-served basis. Some people had planned out their whole day trip on the island based on renting bikes and didn't get there quickly enough. Thankfully we had an advantage of being in line before the ferry arrived. Overall, we plan to bring a camp stove and our own bikes next time...but we had a GREAT TIME!
Michael S
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Sea Camp
Camping at Cumberland is a magical experience. We had group ranging from very young to very old and everyone enjoyed the trip. Just enough amenities for those who aren't hardened campers and plenty of wild for those who are. A great camping community. It is an island - so be sure and check the weather for your trip and come prepared.
Robert W
VerifiedMay 4, 2021 • Stayed at: GS, Loop: Sea Camp
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Robert W
VerifiedMay 4, 2021 • Stayed at: GS, Loop: Sea Camp
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Ron A
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Stafford Beach
Beautiful island providing a great camping and beach experience.
Ron A
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Stafford Beach
Beautiful island providing a great camping and beach experience.
Damon V
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 • Stayed at: GN, Loop: Sea Camp
Sea Camp Group North - A hammock paradise! easily get 10-15 in the site with no problem. Its secluded and off to itself. One of the nicest sites we have stayed in thus far in sea camp, rivals 13 for sure.
Sarah S
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 • Stayed at: Yankee Paradise - Wilderness, Loop: Yankee Paradise
Beautiful 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
