Cumberland Island

This island is absolutely beautiful. We only got to camp one night as sea camp plumbing needed work but the rangers were amazing and helpful to not only us but the other campers. They went above and beyond to make sure we all got back the the ferry and st marys with all our stuff. We got to tour the ruins and the beach. I will definitely be back when I can stay longer and see more.

The most magical place on earth 🥰 beautiful horses, ruins, beach, and boardwalk and sand dunes. Really kind and friendly people. This place made me so happy and I’m so grateful for it and grateful for the staff and all the folks who visit it and make it so pleasant. Please everyone remember to not leave trash out on this magical island 🏝️ and to respect the animals and nature and to keep the island beautiful.

Visited in May 2025 and camped three nights at SeaCamp. Campsites are very spacious. Cost was $11 per night for Seniors with National Park Pass. Ferry was $18 per person each way. Free wagons availabe for use on island. Outlets available at Batheoom building for charging phones. Cold showers at bathroom building and on path from beach. Restrooms were nice with sinks and flush toilets and dish sinks. Purchased firewood on ferry for $8 but it was wet wood. There was firewood avaiable in sparse amounts due to deaths of myriad redbud trees on island. Saw more useful than ax. Walk from ferry was an easy half mile walk to Seacamp. Numerous horses were seen but generally keep their distance from people. Ruins at Dungeness were impressive. An electric bike would almost be needed to reach other end of island. Weather was great in May and virtually no insects. Other campers who stayed at the primitive campground 4 miles from Ferry said the ticks were horrible and picked off 20 ticks per person. No ticks noticed at Seacamp. A unique one of a kind place to camp with miles of beach to yourself. Would gladly go again. Locals said the summer months might be best avoided due to extreme heat.

What an amazing trip. Cumberland Island is a breathtaking escape into nature. I was there backpacking for two nights—first at Stafford Beach and then at Yankee Paradise. This island combines coastal beauty and secluded wilderness and creates something I haven’t found anywhere else. The trails were well-maintained but rugged enough to feel like you were deep in the wilderness. Bring plenty of water, bug spray, and be prepared to sweat. This island is absolutely worth the trip—just plan ahead, as permits and ferry reservations fill up quickly!

I have lived in Georgia my whole life and have always wanted to visit Cumberland Island but never took the time or couldn't get a ticket. Well we went online the night before and purchased ferry tickets and we finally went. It is a 45 minute ferry ride over. We had a great time hiking the trails. The trails are not hard to do and mostly flat terrain. We visited one of the camps and looked at the sites to see if it is somewhere we might consider camping. There are bugs to deal with, especially sand gnats and mosquitos but on this day the wind was up so they were not a factor. Just do your homework before coming to camp as you will need to pack in and pack out everything you need except potable water. Two of the campsites had restrooms with showers but it is only cold water. The campsites we saw were clean and had plenty of room for multiple tents and had a fire ring and table. We walked about 6 miles and never explored anything but the south end of the island.

This island is breathtaking!! I just left and I'm already counting down the days until I go back. I took my boat over to the island and pulled up as the ferry was leaving so I had almost the entire island to myself. I think I saw 1 Park ranger and a couple that looked like they were camping there and that was about it. The dock is really small so parking could be an issue, especially if you have a larger boat. However if you are lucky enough to get a spot, you will not regret your trip over! The hiking trails were really neat and the ruins were awe inspiring. I couldn't get enough of the wild horses that roam the island either. I stayed all afternoon and had an incredible sunset on my journey back to the marina! ✔️ off a bucket list item but now I have the need to go back so is it really checked off? 🤷

Such a unique and incredible experience! The island is beautiful. All of the wildlife is so cool. We saw horses all over, even on the beach. We got amazing pictures and a lifetime of memories!

Beautiful National Seashore! It was our first time here, and we loved it! We were so surprised how much their is to see on the island, and we only got to do the recommended path. We will come back to see more of the other side. Bring a water bottle per person, and you can refill as theirs many refills stations throughout. Bring a few snacks/lunch to enjoy watching the horses or by the beach. We will consider camping next time we come. What a hidden treasure. Get here early as the check-in lines can be long.