Outdoor Activities and Nature in Camden County, Georgia
St. Marys is one of coastal Georgia's best outdoor destinations, with kayak rentals at Howard Gilman Waterfront Park, charter fishing through Fish Master Charters and Lang Charters, biking along the Georgia Coast Rail-Trail, and guided birding and eco-tours. Less than an hour north of Jacksonville, FL.
Kingsland and St. Marys sit at the intersection of the St. Marys River, Crooked River, Satilla River, and the Intracoastal Waterway, making Camden County a fisherman's and paddler's paradise. Speckled trout, tarpon, flounder, and catfish are all on the menu here.
Crooked River State Park sits on 500 acres in St. Marys, adjacent to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and just a short paddle from Cumberland Island National Seashore. Fish for speckled trout, channel bass, and sheepshead from the dock, or launch a kayak right into the coastal wetlands.
A complete map of every public fishing pier and launch in Camden County, including Howard Gilman Park pier in St. Marys, Satilla River Waterfront Park pier in Woodbine, and Dark Entry Creek fishing dock. All free or low-cost access points for local anglers.
The St. Marys River is one of Georgia's most beloved paddling destinations, a Class I flatwater route through backwater oxbows, wildlife corridors, and tidal marshes near Kingsland and St. Marys. Georgia Rivers runs guided multi-day paddle trips here every spring, suitable for novice paddlers.
Cumberland Island is one of America's most extraordinary natural destinations, accessible only by ferry from St. Marys waterfront in Camden County. Wild horses roam the beach, loggerhead turtles nest on the Atlantic shores, and over 300 bird species call the island home year-round.
Kingsland's waterways, including the St. Marys River, Crooked River, and Intracoastal Waterway, offer world-class inshore and nearshore fishing. This guide covers local charter companies, target species by season, and where to pick up bait and tackle in Camden County.
Georgia Coast Rail-Trail runs 11 miles through Woodbine in Camden County, a paved multi-use trail through coastal Georgia's salt marshes and pine flatwoods. It connects Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine as part of the broader Coastal Georgia Greenway.
Just 23 miles from Kingsland via the Folkston entrance, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is one of the world's largest intact freshwater ecosystems, home to alligators, sandhill cranes, black bears, and over 200 bird species. A must-visit for Camden County nature lovers.
The Cherry Point Trail at Crooked River State Park in St. Marys is one of the most scenic paddling routes in coastal Georgia, winding through salt marshes and tidal creeks with views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Jacksonville Kayak Company also runs guided tours from this launch point.