Coastal Living and Beach Communities in Camden County, Georgia
A perfect introduction to Camden County's two main towns — historic St. Marys with its oak-lined waterfront streets and Kingsland with its local restaurants and neighborhood character. Great first read for anyone considering a move to coastal Georgia.
Covers everything Camden County has to offer — from the Georgia Coast Rail-Trail in Woodbine to 700+ holes of golf within an hour's drive, 116 local restaurants, and access to Cumberland Island National Seashore just 9 miles away. A comprehensive look at what living here really looks like.
Camden County is home to three incorporated cities — Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine — and covers over 600 square miles of coastal Georgia. It's also home to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and some of Georgia's most pristine natural landscapes.
From the wild horses and loggerhead turtles of Cumberland Island to the Civil War-era ruins near Crooked River State Park, Camden County's natural and historical attractions make it one of coastal Georgia's most compelling places to call home.
St. Marys and Kingsland both make this list of the Southeast's best coastal towns — St. Marys for its historic riverfront charm and Cumberland Island access, Kingsland for its affordable waterfront properties and small-town coastal character. Brunswick GA and Jacksonville FL are just a short drive away.
One of the most vivid and detailed guides to Camden County life — covering Crooked River State Park's palmetto-lined campsites, the Woodbine Opry's free bluegrass nights, Steffens Restaurant (a local legend since 1948), and the Cumberland Island ferry from St. Marys waterfront.
Kingsland sits at the heart of Camden County — 25 miles north of Jacksonville and easy off I-95 — with access to Cumberland Island, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, saltwater fishing, kayaking, and golf year-round. The official visitor guide covers it all.
Cumberland Island National Seashore is one of the Southeast's most extraordinary natural destinations — accessible only by ferry from downtown St. Marys in Camden County. Wild horses, pristine Atlantic beaches, and Carnegie-era ruins make it unlike anywhere else in Georgia.
Woodbine is Camden County's quiet county seat — smaller and more rural than Kingsland or St. Marys, with lower housing costs, the Satilla River waterfront, and the beloved Woodbine Opry for live bluegrass and country music on Friday nights.
A locally written blog covering everything from Camden County market trends and new construction communities to seasonal events in St. Marys and Kingsland. One of the best ongoing resources for understanding what life and real estate look like in coastal Georgia.