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title: "Camping Along the Crooked River"
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summary: "Crooked River State Park Campground in southern Georgia offers spacious, full-hookup campsites beneath tall pines along the Crooked River, with two distinct camping areas, bathhouses, hiking trails, and boat access. The park serves as a launch point for Cumberland Island National Seashore and features amenities including a nature center, mini-golf, an observation tower, and year-round availability."
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# Camping Along the Crooked River

SUMMARY PRESENTED BY Tall Georgia pines tower over spacious gravel pads at this state park campground along the Crooked River, where open layouts accommodate RVs up to 60 feet. The campground divides into two distinct areas connected by paved one-way roads - Area 1 features mature pines with minimal understory vegetation, while Area 2 provides more privacy with natural foliage between sites. Sites range from pull-through spots with huge gravel pads to long back-in sites, all equipped with full hookups including recent sewer additions to roughly half the locations. Darlene R. found the campground "very quiet" with "spacious sites" and level parking areas. The newer bathhouse near site 48 offers four private rooms with toilet, sink, and shower plus laundry facilities, while an older facility serves the central area. Campers access the Crooked River via boat ramp and small floating dock, though sites lack direct water access. Hiking trails wind through the park leading to an observation tower and bird blind, while the nature center and mini-golf course provide additional activities. The location serves as a launch point for Cumberland Island National Seashore, accessible by ferry from nearby St. Marys. Mary S. recommends "sites 39, 41 or 42" for closest water proximity and suggests sticking to "the outside of the loops" for better shade opportunities. Sand gnats become active during humid mornings and evenings, particularly in summer months. The campground maintains three bars of cell service and stays open year-round. Sites 11-27 back up to woods for additional privacy. For those exploring the broader region, A Big Wheel RV Park sits just down the road, while campsites near Woodbine expand options to the northwest. Reservations help secure preferred sites, especially those closest to the water. Description Located on the southern tip of Georgia, this park is the perfect spot for enjoying the Intracoastal Waterway and maritime forest. Campsites are surrounded by palmettos and Spanish moss-draped oaks, while cottages are set near the tidal river. A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise. Just down the road is the ferry to famous Cumberland Island National Seashore known for secluded beaches and wild horses. The nature trail winds through forest and salt marsh, and hikers may see gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs, herons and other birds. A nature center features fish, snakes, turtles and other animals native to coastal Georgia. Visitors may venture to the nearby ruins of a tabby mill, built around 1825 and later used as a starch factory during the Civil War. For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries please contact the park at 912-882-5256. A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites. ParkPass fees are as follow: 1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass; 13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass; 31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass; Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass. For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow . Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors. Read More Check Availability Suggest an Edit Warning 1 Alert is In Effect There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely! For more information on upcoming events at Georgia State Parks, click here . RV Road Trip Guides Atlantic Coast Highway Road Trip Savannah to Miami: 4 Day Road Trip Build Your Trip Plan a Trip Add Map & Directions Crooked River State Park Campground is located in Georgia near Cumberland Island National Seashore Public Campground Directions Located 10 miles North of St. Marys on GA Spur 40 or East of Kingsland 12 miles off U.S. 17 and 8 miles off I-95. Copy Directions Address 6222 Charlie Smith, Sr Highway St Marys , GA 31558 Copy Address Coordinates 30.84100032 N 81.5620004 W Copy Coordinates Open in Google Maps Connectivity Presented by T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors Learn More T-Mobile LTE Some Coverage Verified by 7 users Last on 7/23/26 Verizon LTE Some Coverage Verified by 8 users Last on 7/23/26 AT&T 5G Excellent Coverage Verified by 13 users Last on 7/23/26 Is Crooked River State Park Campground sold out? Quickly grab cancellations! 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