Vegetation holds dunes in place providing a barrier to erosion forces and creating essential interdune meadows to support island life.
Cumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore · GA
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.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesMainland Museum Closure
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesOngoing Road Repair on Main Road
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesScam Warning - Book ferry tickets through concessioner site only
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park5 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good3 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available11 activities
Park Name
InfoCumberland Island National Seashore
Designation
InfoNational Seashore
State(s)
InfoGA
Phone
Info9128824336
cuis_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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.
Visitor Center: Mainland Museum
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Visitor Center: Mainland Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Sea Camp Ranger Station
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Themes & Topics
InfoAnimals, Fire
Weather Info
InfoCumberland 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 60's (<20 C). The warmest month o
Getting There
InfoCumberland Island is only accessible by ferry or private boat. These directions are to the mainland visitor center in St. Marys, GA. Driving Directions To reach the visitor center from Interstate 95:
Location
Info30.8586° N, -81.4525° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website