Outdoor & Coastal Life in Camden County, Georgia

Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island, reachable only by ferry from St. Marys, with 18 miles of undeveloped beach and wild horses roaming freely. One of Camden County's biggest draws for outdoor-minded buyers.

The passenger ferry departing from downtown St. Marys to Cumberland Island, with reservations recommended given limited daily capacity. A short walk from most of downtown St. Marys' waterfront homes.

A state park just outside St. Marys on the Intracoastal Waterway, with camping, cottages, a boat ramp, and the closest public access point to Cumberland Island's ferry. Also sits adjacent to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

A scenic stretch of the Satilla River running through downtown Woodbine, popular for boating, fishing, and biking along the East Coast Greenway. A quieter, more rural alternative to the coastal towns for outdoor-focused buyers.

The public riverfront green space at the heart of downtown St. Marys, steps from the Cumberland Island ferry dock and the historic district. A favorite for evening walks and watching boats come in off the St. Marys River.

A Georgia state park island roughly an hour north of Camden County near Brunswick, with 10 miles of beach and the historic Jekyll Island Club district. A popular day-trip destination for Camden County residents craving a bigger beach outing.

One of the largest freshwater wetlands in the world, roughly an hour west of Camden County near Folkston and Waycross. A striking day-trip contrast to the coast for residents who want to see the "real" South Georgia backcountry.

A family-friendly, privately run gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp near Waycross, with guided boat tours, a swamp railroad, and live animal exhibits. A more accessible, kid-friendly alternative to the federal refuge entrances for a first visit.