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
William M
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: Yankee Paradise - Wilderness, Loop: Yankee Paradise
This was a phenomenal trip. With Spanish moss, wild horses, and castle ruins, Cumberland is like a fairytale setting. There is a well to get fresh water, but be aware that you still need to filter it & there will be a strong sulfur flavor (some in our group brought flavored powders to help with that) When you go, make sure that you pack long-sleeves, pants, some sunglasses, and a buff or bandana, even in the summer. The sand gnats are EVERYWHERE and there are so many of them.
Though we were in a wilderness area on an island without cell service, it never felt like we were far from help if we desperately needed it. I highly recommend going to Cumberland for any level of camping you're looking for!
William M
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: Yankee Paradise - Wilderness, Loop: Yankee Paradise
This was a phenomenal trip. With Spanish moss, wild horses, and castle ruins, Cumberland is like a fairytale setting. There is a well to get fresh water, but be aware that you still need to filter it & there will be a strong sulfur flavor (some in our group brought flavored powders to help with that) When you go, make sure that you pack long-sleeves, pants, some sunglasses, and a buff or bandana, even in the summer. The sand gnats are EVERYWHERE and there are so many of them.
Though we were in a wilderness area on an island without cell service, it never felt like we were far from help if we desperately needed it. I highly recommend going to Cumberland for any level of camping you're looking for!
Paul H
VerifiedNovember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: Yankee Paradise - Wilderness, Loop: Yankee Paradise
Amazing hiking and camping in a mature Maritime Forest
Paul H
VerifiedNovember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: Yankee Paradise - Wilderness, Loop: Yankee Paradise
Amazing hiking and camping in a mature Maritime Forest
calvin m
VerifiedNovember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sea Camp
What an epic spot!! This park should be experienced by everyone at some point
calvin m
VerifiedNovember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sea Camp
What an epic spot!! This park should be experienced by everyone at some point
Nancy C
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sea Camp
Due to govt shutdown, we were not able to go. It’s been 3 weeks and I’ve not received a refund
Nancy C
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sea Camp
Due to govt shutdown, we were not able to go. It’s been 3 weeks and I’ve not received a refund
Ronald H
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Sea Camp
With the shutdown, the ferries not running, and with no way to get to the island, I expected to be notified that I would get a full refund for my camping fees, but instead no refund was offered. I was not updated about the status of the park or the camping facilities. I guess I should have swam over to camp.
Ronald H
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Sea Camp
With the shutdown, the ferries not running, and with no way to get to the island, I expected to be notified that I would get a full refund for my camping fees, but instead no refund was offered. I was not updated about the status of the park or the camping facilities. I guess I should have swam over to camp.
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
