Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits

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·Cumberland Island National Seashore

Overview

Whether you are looking to spend a night with family and friends around a campfire under the moss covered branches of the live oak trees, or looking for the rugged challenges and solitude of the wilderness, you will find it on Cumberland Island National Seashore. The park includes a designated Wilderness area, undeveloped beaches, historic sites, cultural ruins, critical habitat and nesting areas, as well as numerous plant and animal communities. The national seashore also offers a wide variety of camping opportunities.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (28 of 44 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (43 of 44 campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (43 of 44 campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Drinking Water

    (28 of 44 campsites have Drinking Water)

  • Firepit

    (28 of 44 campsites have Firepit)

  • Food Storage Locker

    (28 of 44 campsites have Food Storage Locker)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 10' 6")

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Picnic Table

    (18 of 44 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (40 of 44 campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (42 of 44 campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

large live oak branches extending over sand road - Credits: NPS Photo
dungeness ruins under pink clouds - Credits: NPS Photo
undeveloped beach complete with sea oat covered dunes, light sands, blue sky, and crashing waves - Credits: NPS Photo
two story blue building along the waterfront with American flag flying - Credits: NPS Photo
The island is home to more than 17 miles of undeveloped beach, a maritime forest of oak hammock and long leaf pine, tidal creeks, and marshland. Visitors can see an abundance of wildlife from deer, turkey, alligators, and bobcats, to snakes, tortoises, lizards, and hundreds of migratory birds.

Recreation

undeveloped beach complete with sea oat covered dunes, light sands, blue sky, and crashing waves - Credits: NPS Photo
There are over 50 miles of trails and roads as well as 18 miles of beach. Hiking, biking, camping, birdwatching, and beachcombing are popular activities on the island.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-N/A

Nearby Attractions

City of St. Marys, GA - St. Marys, Georgia, the gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore, a small coastal village located in southeast Georgia remains one of Georgia's best kept secrets, a place rich in history, natural beauty and Southern hospitality. St. Marys and Cumberland Island National Seashore provide a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. 

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge - In southern Georgia and northern Florida there is a very special place, one of the oldest and best preserved freshwater systems in America. Native Americans called it Okefenoka, meaning “Land of the Trembling Earth”. Now this place, where earth, air, fire and water continuously reform the landscape, is preserved within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, created in 1937 to protect wildlife and for you to explore. 

St. Marys Submarine Museum - This museum is a great place to learn about the "Silent Service". A wide variety of Submarine artifacts, memorabilia and information are available for viewing, and you can view the beautiful St Marys waterfront through a real periscope. 

Crooked River State Park - Located on Georgia's Colonial Coast, this park offers cozy facilities in a beautiful setting. Campsites are surrounded by Spanish moss-draped oaks, while most cottages overlook the river. Hikers can explore the nature trail, which winds through a maritime forest and salt marsh. A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise. 

Fort Frederica National Monument

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

City of Jacksonville, FL 

Additional Information

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