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title: "Cumberland Island National Seashore"
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summary: "Cumberland Island National Seashore is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island located in St. Marys, featuring pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches, and over 9,800 acres of Congressionally designated Wilderness with rich cultural heritage spanning Native Americans, missionaries, enslaved African Americans, and industrialists. The park offers guided tours, camping, biking, and volunteer opportunities for visitors to explore both the natural environment and historical significance of the island."
tags: "cumberland-island, national-seashore, georgia, barrier-island, wilderness, maritime-history"
key_entities: "Cumberland Island (location), Georgia (location), St. Marys (location), National Park Service (organization), maritime-forests (concept), barrier-island (concept), War of 1812 (event), Reconstruction Era (event)"
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visibility: public
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status: "final"
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# 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 Loading alerts Alerts In Effect Dismiss more information on current conditions... Dismiss View all alerts Contact Us Where Nature and History Meet 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. All Terrain Track Chair Increased accessibility with a track wheelchair designed to go over sand and along trails Lands and Legacies Guided Tour Take a 30 mile guided van tour, over rough roads and through dense forests, to explore the history and environment of the northern island. Biking Biking can be a great way to explore the island. Find out how. Volunteer There are a number of ways to take part and volunteer at Cumberland Island. Learn more about what current opening might be right for you. Last updated: July 30, 2024 Plan A Visit To The Island What you need to know Be Ready! for your visit. Get a lift to the island Ferry Times and Schedules Online Camping Reservations Discover the North End Lands and Legacies Guided Tour 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 Explore subjects and stories related to this park Subject War of 1812 Subject Oceans, Coasts & Seashores Subject Reconstruction Era Subject Birds & Birding -->