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
Carl R
VerifiedMarch 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sea Camp
Larry R
VerifiedMarch 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Sea Camp
Perfect camping trip
Lisa S
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: Hickory Hill - Wilderness, Loop: Hickory Hill
I had an enjoyable trip while on Cumberland Island. There were plenty of camping spots in the backcountry and the front country spot was spacious. Trails were generally marked well (although in the backcountry, a few more arrows and signs would have been helpful). The all trails app proved very helpful.
Jonathan G
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Stafford Beach
The rangers acted like they wanted us to be there, in contrast to other parks where they treat us like would-be criminals.
Jonathan G
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Stafford Beach
The rangers acted like they wanted us to be there, in contrast to other parks where they treat us like would-be criminals.
Lisa S
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: Hickory Hill - Wilderness, Loop: Hickory Hill
I had an enjoyable trip while on Cumberland Island. There were plenty of camping spots in the backcountry and the front country spot was spacious. Trails were generally marked well (although in the backcountry, a few more arrows and signs would have been helpful). The all trails app proved very helpful.
Linnea M
VerifiedMarch 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Sea Camp
Excellent. 4 trips. My heaven on earth. Take minimal, light weight supplies. Instant tent, prep food and use vacuum seal bags, rolling Walmart Igloo cooler with frozen water jugs, 2+ gal water jug with spout, some water in it from home, minimal bottled water, minimize trash, don't dump ANY food in campsite, layering minimal clothing, battery lights and phone charger, preview predicted weather at home and prep for rain as needed, hiking pole, toilet paper, bungee cords, elasticized picnic table and benches covers, 3 surfaces in 1 small cooker with small propane canister, cloth hand and dish towels, small dish pan, toiletries bag, hiking backpack, warm sleeping clothes per temps. Great safety, as older woman, I'd come alone. Be prepared to walk, walk - use small backpack; small first aid bag - as health professional, I packed emergency supplies. Bike would be good. Small critters on walks and at dusk in campsite. Recommend van tour once. Love, love peaceful Cumberland. See beach, Dungeness for sure.
James W
VerifiedMarch 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Sea Camp
There is simply no other experience like camping there. I see something I’ve never seen before every time I go. Horses literally playing in the surf, a manta ray sailing through the breakers, a loggerhead laying her eggs, a yellow throated warbler, an otter in a fresh water pond. And I’ve been there only six times.
James W
VerifiedMarch 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Sea Camp
There is simply no other experience like camping there. I see something I’ve never seen before every time I go. Horses literally playing in the surf, a manta ray sailing through the breakers, a loggerhead laying her eggs, a yellow throated warbler, an otter in a fresh water pond. And I’ve been there only six times.
Linnea M
VerifiedMarch 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Sea Camp
Excellent. 4 trips. My heaven on earth. Take minimal, light weight supplies. Instant tent, prep food and use vacuum seal bags, rolling Walmart Igloo cooler with frozen water jugs, 2+ gal water jug with spout, some water in it from home, minimal bottled water, minimize trash, don't dump ANY food in campsite, layering minimal clothing, battery lights and phone charger, preview predicted weather at home and prep for rain as needed, hiking pole, toilet paper, bungee cords, elasticized picnic table and benches covers, 3 surfaces in 1 small cooker with small propane canister, cloth hand and dish towels, small dish pan, toiletries bag, hiking backpack, warm sleeping clothes per temps. Great safety, as older woman, I'd come alone. Be prepared to walk, walk - use small backpack; small first aid bag - as health professional, I packed emergency supplies. Bike would be good. Small critters on walks and at dusk in campsite. Recommend van tour once. Love, love peaceful Cumberland. See beach, Dungeness for sure.
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
