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title: "Fees & Passes - Cumberland Island National Seashore"
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summary: "Cumberland Island National Seashore charges a $15 per-person entrance fee for visitors over age 16, with a $45 annual pass option covering four adults, and operates as a cashless facility. The America the Beautiful Pass provides free or discounted entry for seniors, military members, visitors with disabilities, and 4th graders, covering the passholder plus three additional adults."
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# Fees & Passes - Cumberland Island National Seashore

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to this park navigation Skip to the main content Skip to this park information section Skip to the footer section National Park Service Search Search This Site All NPS Exiting nps.gov Cancel Info Alerts Maps Calendar Fees Contact Us Fees & Passes Plan Your Visit Key Information Get an entrance pass All visitors must have one of these entrance passes: Pass Price Standard Pass $15.00 America the Beautiful Pass (includes Senior Passes) FREE–$250.00 Help me choose an entrance pass Plan to go cashless This park does not accept cash. Choosing an Entrance Pass Do you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass? If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. America the Beautiful Pass How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months? If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans. I'm visiting... We recommend This park, once Standard Pass More than one national park or federal recreation site America the Beautiful Pass Entrance Passes Standard Pass America the Beautiful Pass Standard Entrance Pass $15.00 A 7-day entrance pass is $15 per person. We have a $45 annual pass that covers 4 adults. Cumberland Island NS is a cashless operation. For Individuals All visitors over the age of 16 need an entrance pass, including vehicle passengers. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. 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. In-person Purchase Locations Mainland Visitor Center Credit/Debit Only Show less about Standard Entrance Pass America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by National Park Service US Fish & Wildlife Service US Forest Service Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation US Army of Corps of Engineers Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers One private vehicle fee or Four per person fees Type Available to Price Resident Annual Pass US citizens and residents $80.00 Non-Resident Annual Pass Non-US residents $250.00 Senior Annual Pass US citizens and residents 62+ years old $20.00 Senior Lifetime Pass US citizens and residents 62+ years old $80.00 Military Annual Pass Current US military and dependents Free Military Lifetime Pass Gold Star Family members and veterans Free Access Pass US citizens and residents with permanent disability Free 4th Grade Pass US 4th graders Free Volunteer Pass Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours Free America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen . Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass In Person (Recommended) Physical passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Purchase and pickup locations Order Online, Receive by Mail To receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. Get a Digital Pass from Recreation.gov Skip the wait! Get a Digital America the Beautiful Pass through recreation.gov. Your digital pass can be saved to a mobile device and used immediately. Get a Digital America the Beautiful Pass Close 2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates: February 16 : Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday) May 25 : Memorial Day June 14: Flag Day/President Trump's birthday July 3–5: Independence Day weekend August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service September 17: Constitution Day October 27 : Theodore Roosevelt's birthday November 11: Veterans Day On July 1, 2022, Cumberland Island National Seashore will be going cashless and will no longer accept cash for entrance fees and park passes. Although there are multiple benefits for going cashless, our main priority is the safety of our visitors and staff. Going cashless will also increase the visitor’s experience at Cumberland Island National Seashore by allowing the interpretative staff to spend more time engaging with our visitors. Pay Cumberland Island NS weekly entrance fee online Online camping reservations paid in advance. Camping Fees: View Here Cumberland Island Ferry Fees: Adults (16 and older) - $44.00 plus tax Seniors (62 and up) - $42.00 plus tax Youth (6 to 15 years) - $34.00 plus tax Children (5 years or younger) - Free For prices and information on the following concession services visit www.cumberlandislandferry.com: Lands & Legacies guided van tour Transporting your own bike Cart rental for transporting gear to Sea Camp Campground For more information on making reservations please visit the Permits & Reservations page. Cumberland Island National Seashore - Annual Pass Cost $45 Valid for one full year from month of purchase (through last day of that month). Covers the pass owner and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at Cumberland Island National Seashore. No entry fee charged for children 15 and under. Photo identification will be required to verify ownership. Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Last updated: March 5, 2026 Park footer Contact Info Mailing Address: 101 Wheeler St St. Marys, GA 31558 Phone: 912 882-4336 Contact Us Tools FAQ Site Index Español Stay Connected -->