Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits
Federal / Recreation.gov
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Overview Whether you are looking to spend a night with family and friends around a campfire under the moss covered branches of the live oak trees, or looking for the rugged challenges and solitude of the wilderness, you will find it on Cumberland Island National Seashore. The park includes a designated Wilderness area, undeveloped beaches, historic sites, cultural ruins, critical habitat and nesting areas, as well as numerous plant and animal communities. The national seashore also offers a wide variety of camping opportunities. Watch the "Camping on Cumberland Island" video for information to
Location
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30.72036, -81.54972
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 8:18 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for St. Marys, GA.
Today
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph
Tonight
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph
Friday
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Friday Night
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
Saturday
90°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
69% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
Saturday Night
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
69% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check site (America the Beautiful often covers day-use; camping fees separate)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping fee
- See Recreation.gov
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- Required · Recreation.govWindow: Typically 6 months rolling (check site)
Schedule this trip
Pick nights that show openings, save them to My Trips, then reserve on Recreation.gov so the campsite is actually held for you.
Immerse helps you plan and track dates. Official reservations (and payment) happen on Recreation.gov for public campgrounds — that's what actually holds your site.
Sample 2-night immersion plan
A starting template — not a booked itinerary. Adjust once you lock dates on Recreation.gov or with a host.
Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~drive + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home
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