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
Melissa A
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Sea Camp
An incredible experience. It had been on my bucket list for over twenty years. Sites were big and private and clean. Highly recommend. The process was easy from getting ferry to reservation
molly w
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: Hickory Hill - Wilderness, Loop: Hickory Hill
Loved everything about this place! We were here over Christmas and there were very few people. We had our choice of campsites at Hickory and Brickhill. I was concerned about bugs as I had read that they could be very annoying but we didn't have any issue at all with bugs. We were on the island for four days and I wish we would have had one more day as we didn't have time to visit the church on the north end. We saw 24 horses, many armadillos and just one pesky raccoon. Our time here was so peaceful and we learned so much about the island .
Melissa A
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Sea Camp
An incredible experience. It had been on my bucket list for over twenty years. Sites were big and private and clean. Highly recommend. The process was easy from getting ferry to reservation
molly w
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: Hickory Hill - Wilderness, Loop: Hickory Hill
Loved everything about this place! We were here over Christmas and there were very few people. We had our choice of campsites at Hickory and Brickhill. I was concerned about bugs as I had read that they could be very annoying but we didn't have any issue at all with bugs. We were on the island for four days and I wish we would have had one more day as we didn't have time to visit the church on the north end. We saw 24 horses, many armadillos and just one pesky raccoon. Our time here was so peaceful and we learned so much about the island .
Seb B
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sea Camp
Seb B
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sea Camp
Abdenour N
VerifiedDecember 31, 2021 • Stayed at: Hickory Hill - Wilderness, Loop: Hickory Hill
I enjoyed my stay on Cumberland Island. However, there are a few things that require attention and improvement
1. The Main Road is not useable for cyclists unless one has at least 2- inch wide tires du to the loose sand . I had Shawalbee 1.25 inch tires and had to push my bike for a good portion of the path. I would suggest 2 things - 1) Inform people of this situation; 2) improve the road by stabilizing the sand (it is a very effective and relatively cheap approach- you are not paving but improving the riding surface and making it safer)
2. I don't understand why bikes are not allowed on the trails. You cannot expect a camper who has to carry all his/her supplies to leave the bike by the main road and carry everything to the campsite which is 45 minutes away. I ask that you consider letting campers use their bikes on the trails
3. A number of trails are poorly, wrongly, or not even marked at all. While trekking from Hickory Hill to the beach I came a few times to a junction/fork with no signs at all. Sometimes I took the wrong way and ended up having to wade myself through thickets. One causes more damage to the environment when they get lost plus it increases the odds for a person to get lost and get injured. So please put more signs where needed and maybe indicate the miles to the designated spot! The wooden sign for Yankee Paradise on Willow Pond Trail is almost illegible. Just need to paint the inside of the lettering. A reflector placed on each sign would be very helpful at night. I also recommend you place vertical support poles for hammocks (this will prevent people from using the trees for support). The map indicates " South End Trail" whereas the actual signs reads "South Point Trail"- They are not the same and it was rather confusing.
4) Dune Crossing Markers - Place a solar powered light or reflector so they can be easily identified at night. Also, place a number visible from the distance (use same on map).
Abdenour N
VerifiedDecember 31, 2021 • Stayed at: Hickory Hill - Wilderness, Loop: Hickory Hill
I enjoyed my stay on Cumberland Island. However, there are a few things that require attention and improvement
1. The Main Road is not useable for cyclists unless one has at least 2- inch wide tires du to the loose sand . I had Shawalbee 1.25 inch tires and had to push my bike for a good portion of the path. I would suggest 2 things - 1) Inform people of this situation; 2) improve the road by stabilizing the sand (it is a very effective and relatively cheap approach- you are not paving but improving the riding surface and making it safer)
2. I don't understand why bikes are not allowed on the trails. You cannot expect a camper who has to carry all his/her supplies to leave the bike by the main road and carry everything to the campsite which is 45 minutes away. I ask that you consider letting campers use their bikes on the trails
3. A number of trails are poorly, wrongly, or not even marked at all. While trekking from Hickory Hill to the beach I came a few times to a junction/fork with no signs at all. Sometimes I took the wrong way and ended up having to wade myself through thickets. One causes more damage to the environment when they get lost plus it increases the odds for a person to get lost and get injured. So please put more signs where needed and maybe indicate the miles to the designated spot! The wooden sign for Yankee Paradise on Willow Pond Trail is almost illegible. Just need to paint the inside of the lettering. A reflector placed on each sign would be very helpful at night. I also recommend you place vertical support poles for hammocks (this will prevent people from using the trees for support). The map indicates " South End Trail" whereas the actual signs reads "South Point Trail"- They are not the same and it was rather confusing.
4) Dune Crossing Markers - Place a solar powered light or reflector so they can be easily identified at night. Also, place a number visible from the distance (use same on map).
ron r
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Sea Camp
It was the perfect way to lead up to the Christmas Holidays. The rain couldn't even dampen our spirits. The facilities were great, the addition of the bear boxes as a game changer, and the overall spirit of the campers and staff made the trip.
ron r
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Sea Camp
It was the perfect way to lead up to the Christmas Holidays. The rain couldn't even dampen our spirits. The facilities were great, the addition of the bear boxes as a game changer, and the overall spirit of the campers and staff made the trip.
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
