Cumberland Island
Sun, sand, beautiful vistas and a relaxing atmosphere await you on Georgia’s largest barrier island. One of Georgia’s 16 barrier islands.
P.O. Box 806
St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau GA 31558
Phone: 912-882-4336
Phone: 912-882-4335
Toll Free: 877-860-6787
Web: Visit Site
Description:
Wild and beautiful Cumberland is the largest island along the Georgia coast. It has been declared a National Seashore, so development here has been strictly limited. The island’s 16 miles of pristine, white-sand beaches have captivated the hearts and minds of many Georgians and others. Cumberland is, indeed a very special place. Its thick forests of live oak and palmettos and its beautiful, desert-like beaches leave visitors with a memory of unspoiled natural beauty which lingers, it seems, long after they have left the island.
Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island comprised of saltwater marshes, maritime forest and beaches. Settlement ruins from late 1700s and abandoned lighthouse among human imprints. Come walk in the footsteps of early natives, explorers, and wealthy industrialists. Enjoy ranger guided tours or explore in quiet solitude.
Features:
Hiking on 50 miles of trails, backountry and campground camping, hunting, fishing, star gazing, photography, bird watching, beach combing, wildlife viewing, swimming, private boating, biking
Days/Hours/Seasons:
Visitor Center is open daily 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday – Sunday. Park facilities are closed on December 25.
Cumberland Island is located seven miles east of St. Marys, Georgia, and is only accessible by water. A concession operated passenger ferry departs from St. Marys. The ferry boat schedule follows: (Reservations Recommended)
Spring/Summer/Fall (March 1st to November 30th) – The ferry departs St. Marys at 9:00am and 11:45am, and departs from Cumberland Island at 10:15am and 4:45pm. (March 1 to September 30 – Wednesday through Saturday there is also a 2:45 p.m. departure from the island.)
Winter (December 1st to February 28th) – The ferry does not operate on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and there is no 2:45pm departure from the island. However, the two departure times from St. Marys and Cumberland Island remain the same.
The ferry does not transport pets, bicycles, kayaks, or cars. Charter services are available through NPS concessionaire.
Admission:
Entrance Fees
Fees
$4.00 person/visit
No entrance fees will be collected from individuals under the age of 16 years old.
Details
(Golden Age/Golden Access and America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass card holders receive a waiver for the $4.00 Entrance Fee)
Ferry Prices
$17.00 Adult, $12.00 Child [12 and under], $15.00 Senior [65 and over]
Camping Fee
No camping fees will be collected from individuals under the age of 2 years old.
Back Country
Fees
$4.00 person – Day
Details
Campers are required to pay Entrance Fee.
Sea Camp
Fees
$4.00 person – Day
Details
Campers are required to pay the Entrance Fee.
