Cumberland Island National Seashore

Cumberland Islands natural beauty is incredible and make it a must see adventure. With gorgeous beaches and a setting that makes you feel time has stopped, find out why so many people have Cumberland Island on their bucket list.

Cumberland Island National Seashore preserves most of Cumberland Island in Camden County, Georgia, the largest of Georgia’s Golden Isles.

The seashore features beaches and dunes, marshes, and freshwater lakes. The national seashore also preserves and interprets many historic sites and structures.

One of the people instrumental in the creation and preservation of the seashore was Carol Ruckdeschel.

The island is only accessible by boat. The Cumberland Island Visitor Center, Cumberland Island Museum, and Lang concession ferry to the island are located in the town of St. Marys, Georgia. Public access via the ferry is limited, reservations are recommended. Camping is allowed in the seashore. The 9,886-acre Cumberland Island Wilderness is part of the seashore.

Address and phone:

113 St. Marys St W St. Marys, GA 31558

(912) 882-4336

Entrance Fees:

Entrance Fee – Adults 16 and over – $4.00

This per-person fee is valid for seven consecutive days.

Sea Camp Campground – $4.00

Campground fees are per person, per night.

Wilderness Campground – $2.00

Campground fees are per person, per night.

Entrance Passes:

Cumberland Island National Seashore Annual Pass – $20.00

The pass is good for one calendar year from month of purchase. The pass admits only the pass holder.

Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum

The museum is open

Daily from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

On Saturdays, it opens at 10:00 a.m.