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Cumberland Island National Seashore
Visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore
Cumberland Island National Seashore is in Georgia, encompassing barrier island features such as maritime forests, undeveloped beaches, and wide marshes. The island also contains over 9,800 acres of Congressionally designated Wilderness. The island's history includes narratives of natives, missionaries, enslaved African Americans, and wealthy industrialists. Visitors may explore the Ice House Museum and the First African Baptist Church. Activities include hiking, wildlife watching, biking, and camping.
Know Before You Go
- Designation
- National Seashore
- State
- GA
- Park address
- St. Marys, GA
- Entrance fee
- Per person: $15.00NPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Available Experiences
- Activities at Cumberland Island National Seashore include hiking, wildlife watching, boating, camping, biking, swimming, and ranger programs.
- Camping
- Cumberland Island National Seashore has 5 campgrounds, with 38 reservable sites.
- Visitor Facilities
- The Mainland Museum, Mainland Visitor Center, and Sea Camp Ranger Station are visitor facilities available.
- Reservations
- Of the 40 campsites, 38 are reservable; there are no first-come, first-served campsites.
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Cumberland Island National Seashore by Season
During winter, temperatures tend to be mild, with highs averaging 64°F and lows averaging 45°F. The Mainland Museum, Mainland Visitor Center, and Sea Camp Ranger Station are closed on Christmas Day.
Notes
Designation Date: 10/23/1972
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man and nature. Natives, missionaries, enslaved African Americans and Wealthy Industrialists all walked here. Cumberland Island is also home to over 9,800 acres of Congressionally designated Wilderness.