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
James K
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Stafford Beach
Easy to perform and received periodic updates
Polly S
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2025 • Stayed at: Yankee Paradise - Wilderness, Loop: Yankee Paradise
amazing trip. the island ferry was right on schedule, the rangers were helpful, and our stay was perfect. Yankee Paradise and Stafford Beach were both great spots for backpack camping. YP was a few hours of hiking, more off the beaten path, and about 1mi to the Plum Orchard mansion (non-sulfury potable water as opposed to the well water). heads up- the well between YP and Hickory Hill is further than the sign says- it is more than .5 miles. we had no issues with wildlife in our camp while we were staying here.
Stafford Beach was one of the most idyllic spots I've ever pitched a tent! relatively easy access to the beach, too. single stall bathroom with a sink and a shower (all cold water) and a kitchen sink for washing pots, etc. the bear boxes were nice and we did not have any issues with animals in our camp here either.
James K
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Stafford Beach
Easy to perform and received periodic updates
Polly S
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2025 • Stayed at: Yankee Paradise - Wilderness, Loop: Yankee Paradise
amazing trip. the island ferry was right on schedule, the rangers were helpful, and our stay was perfect. Yankee Paradise and Stafford Beach were both great spots for backpack camping. YP was a few hours of hiking, more off the beaten path, and about 1mi to the Plum Orchard mansion (non-sulfury potable water as opposed to the well water). heads up- the well between YP and Hickory Hill is further than the sign says- it is more than .5 miles. we had no issues with wildlife in our camp while we were staying here.
Stafford Beach was one of the most idyllic spots I've ever pitched a tent! relatively easy access to the beach, too. single stall bathroom with a sink and a shower (all cold water) and a kitchen sink for washing pots, etc. the bear boxes were nice and we did not have any issues with animals in our camp here either.
Jan W
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Sea Camp
A beautiful location. I love the campsites. The addition of the Bear boxes has definately been a good investment.
Jan W
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Sea Camp
A beautiful location. I love the campsites. The addition of the Bear boxes has definately been a good investment.
Jimmy R
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Sea Camp
The island was great, the website was a little hard to navigate. The price of the ferry tickets has rose to level that will deter visitors from returning multiple times each year. Why would you have to purchase a pass to the island and a pas back to mainland. Sees as if one pass on the island would bring you back since its the only option to return.
Jimmy R
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Sea Camp
The island was great, the website was a little hard to navigate. The price of the ferry tickets has rose to level that will deter visitors from returning multiple times each year. Why would you have to purchase a pass to the island and a pas back to mainland. Sees as if one pass on the island would bring you back since its the only option to return.
Dahlonega P
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Sea Camp
One of the most beautiful campsites I've ever stayed at! Large private sites and you can fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. It was the coldest weekend in 2 decades, but I would not recommend this in the summer!
Dahlonega P
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Sea Camp
One of the most beautiful campsites I've ever stayed at! Large private sites and you can fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. It was the coldest weekend in 2 decades, but I would not recommend this in the summer!
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
