Operating Hours
Open year-round.

Visitation
From October to February visitation is lower and weather is pleasant.

Permits
A $2 per person/per day fee for backcountry camping must be paid at St. Marys Visitor Center. Make requests for special programs writing, one month in advance. Organized activities require a permit. Call (912)882-3891 or (912)258-3211.

Visitors Center and Programs
Visitor center: St. Marys Visitor Center is the mainland Visitor Information Center, with a Museum opening in early 2000. The Sea Camp Visitor Center and the Ice House Museum are located on Cumberland Island.

Programs: Regularly scheduled ranger-guided walks are available year round. Educational programs for schools are given throughout the school year. Reservations required.

Food Supplies and Concessions
Food supplies: there are no stores or restaurants on Cumberland Island

Concessions: The Park book store, operated by Eastern National and NPS, is located in the Mainland Visitor Information Center in St. Marys, Georgia. A wide variety of books pertaining to the flora and fauna of coastal ecosystems and cultural history is available.

Visitor Impact
A visit to Cumberland is very special, as visitation is limited to about 3OO people per day. This limit was imposed to protect the island's natural environment and historic sites, and to ensure that the visitors who do come have an opportunity to feel the island's solitude, unhurried pace, and spiritual vibrance. Information on park closing due to weather, hunting, or funding are posted at the Mainland Visitor Center in St. Marys.

Additional Information
Cumberland Island is located 7 miles east of St. Marys, Georgia, and is accessible by a concession operated passenger ferry. The ferry does not transport pets, bicycles, or cars. For Reservations call (912) 882-4335. Small private boats may dock at Sea Camp and larger vessels may anchor off Sea Camp and dock a dinghy. Other than our concession ferry/charter service, all commercial transportation is prohibited.