Cumberland Island is an interesting island off the Georgia coast. Cumberland Island National Seashore is a delightful wilderness vicinity that is popular with people from far and wide. Dry warm beds await you at Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Kingsland; why not camp at A Big Wheel Recreational Vehicle Park if you're here at Cumberland Island National Seashore. At Cumberland Island National Seashore you find a heap of outdoors recreation, so you can have a good time while you're here. The glorious splendor of Cumberland Island National Seashore is there
for you to get pleasure from. MAGNOLIA INN KINGSLAND is a great place to get some rest, and Jacksonville North Koa is a wonderful local campground. There are scores of exciting endeavors for young and old to get pleasure from. Cumberland Island National Seashore is a common
site to spend time for people from Saint Marys. Take a side tour to Sweetwater Branch; if you need a spot to stay Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites is a nice choice. Lofton Creek Campground is a great campground nearby, and if you're going to from Saint Marys, you won't be the only one. All through the summer months highs here at Cumberland Island National Seashore reach the 90's while overnight lows are commonly in the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 60's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Cumberland Island National Seashore.
for you to get pleasure from. MAGNOLIA INN KINGSLAND is a great place to get some rest, and Jacksonville North Koa is a wonderful local campground. There are scores of exciting endeavors for young and old to get pleasure from. Cumberland Island National Seashore is a common
for an overnight stay Country Oaks Campground & Recreational Vehicle is a perfect site to camp. Cumberland Island National Seashore commonly gets much rainfall; August is when you get the most rain here while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Cumberland Island National Seashore is a delightful site for a journey when you have to get out.
Cumberland Island is 17.5 miles long and totals 36,415 acres of which 16,850 are marsh, mud flats, and tidal creeks. It is well known for its sea turtles, abundant shore birds, dune
fields, maritime forest, salt marshes, and historic structures.
CONTACTS
Email - cuis_information@nps.gov
Fax- 912-673-7747 (10am-4pm)
Write to P.O. Box 806 Saint Marys, GA
31558
Phone Visitor Information - 888-817-3421 Visitor Information - 912-882-4336
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons Visitor Center is open daily 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Park facilities are closed on December 25.
To Island: Cumberland Island is located 7 miles east of St. Marys, Georgia, and is accessible by a concession operated passenger ferry. Following are the ferry boat operating seasons: (RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED)
SPRING/SUMMER/FALL (March 1st to November 30th) – The ferry
departs St. Marys at 9:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., and departs from Cumberland Island at 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.. Wednesday through Saturday there is a 2:45 p.m. departure from the island.
WINTER (December 1st to February 28th) - The ferry does not operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
and there is no 2:45 departure from the island. The two departure times from St. Marys and Cumberland Island remain the same.
The ferry does not transport pets, bicycles, kayaks, or cars.
See FEES/PERMITS for prices.
Weather & Climate Summers (May through
September) are hot and humid. Winters are generally short and mild with variable precipitation and occasional 'northeasters.' Recommend layers of clothing, especially in spring and fall, rain gear, and good walking shoes or light weight hiking boots.
FEES/PERMITS
Activity
Fee CAMPING FEE - BACK COUNTRY $2.00 person for Day Campers also need to pay Day Use Fee.
CAMPING FEE - SEA CAMP $4.00 person for Day Campers also need to pay Day Use Fee.
DAY USE FEE $4.00 person/visit for One Time Ferry
Prices: $12.00 Adult $ 7.00 Child [12 and under] $ 9.00 Senior [65 and over]
Permits ANNUAL DAY USE PERMIT $20.00 for Annual
CAMPING
Back Country Camping Open All Year All camping is limited to seven days. Back
country sites are $2.00 per person per night. There are no facilities in the backcountry sites and water should be treated. Campfires are not permitted in the backcountry and portable stoves are suggested. The four backcountry sites range from 3.5 to 10.8 miles from the ferry dock.
Reservations are required and can be made up to 6 months in advance. Day use\ferry fees additional.
Sea Camp Open All Year All camping is limited to seven nights. Sea Camp Campground is $4.00 per person per night. The developed campground at Sea Camp Beach has
rest rooms, cold showers, and drinking water. Each campsite has a grill, fire ring, food cage, and picnic table. Reservations are required and can be made up to 6 months in advance. Day use\ferry fees additional.
FACILITIES
Museums MAINLAND
MUSEUM BUILDING Open All Year (1pm to 4pm) Location - The new facility is located on Osborne Street, two blocks from the waterfront. The museum houses a collection of artifacts from Cumberland Island and includes an exhibit area open to the public. Closures -
Closed December 25 (note: regular hours may vary by season and use) Exhibits - The exhibition uses pieces from the collection to highlight the people of the island. The lives of Native Americans, African Americans, the Carnegie family as well as others who lived on
the island in the 19th and 20th centuries are seen in the island environment. “This exhibit gives visitors to St. Mary’s a glimpse of the island,” said Superintendent Frederick. “Even if they are unable to go to the island, we hope this exhibit will encourage them to return for
a longer stay.” These exhibits are considered temporary and were produced by park staff in cooperation with several local vendors. This is the first major effort to bring the island story to mainland facilities. However, contracted exhibits will be planned and produced, creating
more permanent displays. Permanent exhibits will take approximately two years for the entire process. These exhibits were funded through fees paid by island visitors and campers. The collection of historic and prehistoric objects was housed in buildings on the island for years
before the former bank building was acquired. This facility keeps the collection in climate-controlled atmosphere to prevent their deterioration. A small portion of the total collection will be on display, primarily pieces that illustrate life on the barrier island. “These are
objects that have never before been on public display,” said curator John Mitchell. “We can learn from these items about how people lived in the past.” Available Facilities - Public restrooms and water fountain.
Visitor Centers MAINLAND VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER - ST. MARYS, GA Open All Year 8:15 am - 4:30 pm Closures - Closed December 25
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