Cumberland Island National Seashore

Sand dunes covered with shrubs and grasses

About Cumberland Island National Seashore

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.

Quick Facts

State Georgia
Designation National Seashore
State Code GA
Weather Cumberland Island’s climate is hot and humid during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's (>26 C) and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the…

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person $15.00

Cumberland Island National Seashore has a per-person entrance fee. This fee is waived for America the Beautiful pass holder plus three adults. Must present pass at time of check-in.

Operating Hours

The park is open 24 hours a day, all year. The island is only accessible by boat. The visitor center, other facilities, ferry operations, and docks for private boats all have separate hours, however; please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.

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Activities

Biking Boating Camping Guided Tours Hiking Hunting and Gathering Hunting Swimming Saltwater Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching

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