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title: "Basic Information - Cumberland Island National Seashore"
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summary: "Cumberland Island National Seashore, located six miles east of St. Marys, Georgia, is only accessible by boat via a concession-operated passenger ferry with seasonal schedules and recommended reservations. The island offers over 50 miles of trails, 18 miles of beach, and activities such as hiking, biking, camping, and birdwatching, but has no amenities beyond restrooms and water fountains."
tags: "cumberland-island, national-seashore, ferry-access, visitor-planning, hiking, camping, leave-no-trace"
key_entities: "Cumberland Island (location), National Park Service (organization), St. Marys, Georgia (location), Sea Camp (location), Dungeness (location), Plum Orchard (location), Leave No Trace (concept), Cumberland Island Ferry (concept)"
classification: "reference"
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token_counts_approximate: 580
visibility: public
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status: "final"
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# Basic Information - 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 Cumberland Island National Seashore Contact Us Basic Information Physical Address Directions Operating Hours & Seasons Weather Fees & Passes Visitor Centers Internet & Cellular Access Internet & Cellular Access Details Undeveloped beach on Cumberland Island NPS Photo Cumberland Island is located six miles east of St. Marys, Georgia, and is only accessible by boat. A concession operated passenger ferry departs from downtown St. Marys. Days and times of operation vary seasonally. Operating Hours & Seasons Reservations for the ferry are recommended Cumberland Island Ferry The ferry does not transport pets, kayaks, or cars. Charter services are available through NPS concessionaire. Call to book your private charter 912-882-4452 Check in begins at the Visitor Center 1 hour before departure time. All reservation holders must check in. Any reservations not checked in 15 minutes prior to departure are subject to cancellation. Private boats can dock - 7 days a week - on the north end of Sea Camp and Dungeness docks, except as marked. All of Plum Orchard dock is open and usable. Space is limited and all docking is first come, first serve. There is no overnight docking. There are over 50 miles of trails and roads as well as 18 miles of beach. Hiking , biking , camping, birdwatching, and beachcombing are popular activities on the island. There are no amenities on the island beyond the restrooms and water fountains. You should bring lunch and water bottles to refill. There are no trash cans on the island. Please practice Leave No Trace ethics and pack-out what you pack-in. Be Ready! Last updated: July 17, 2025 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 -->