Cumberland Island & Coastal Georgia Getaways

Georgia's largest barrier island, located in Camden County, preserves over 36,000 acres of maritime forest, marsh, and undeveloped beach, along with historic sites like the Dungeness ruins.

Nearly all visitors reach Cumberland Island by ferry departing from the St. Marys Visitor Center, with the ride taking about 45 minutes each way and reservations strongly recommended.

Cumberland Island is famous for its free roaming wild horses and the Dungeness ruins, remnants of a Gilded Age Carnegie family estate, both easily reached on foot or bike from the ferry dock.

This grand Georgian Revival estate, built in 1898 for the Carnegie family, is open for historic home tours on Cumberland Island and remains one of its most striking landmarks.

Just outside St. Marys, Crooked River State Park offers camping, cottages, hiking trails, and a boat ramp along the tidal river, making it a favorite launch point before heading over to Cumberland Island.

Crooked River State Park sits about 20 minutes from downtown St. Marys, with campsites shaded by Spanish moss draped oaks and easy access to nearby beaches.

Tucked into Cumberland Island's north end, this small historic church became internationally known as the site of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's 1996 wedding.

Cumberland Island offers both single day ferry visits and multi day camping, with the National Park Service recommending advance reservations for either option given the island's limited daily visitor capacity.