Important for Campers* You must have a reservation to camp on the island Camping at Cumberland Island National Seashore Video Player is loading.
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Information to help you plan and prepare for your camping trip to Cumberland Island National Seashore. Additional information for camping at designated wilderness sites is available at www.nps.gov/cuis. Making Camping Reservations
To make reservations for camping please visit: www.RECREATION.govsearch "Cumberland Island National Seashore"
NPS Photo General InformationReservations can be made up to six months in advance.
Permits and Fee Requirements
Camping Rules and Restrictions
America the Beautiful Passes - DiscountsSenior and Access passholders are entitled to a 50% discount on camping fees at individual sites. The pass number can be entered on Recreation.gov at the time of reservation. The passholder must occupy the site. Present the pass in person, with ID at the Mainland Visitor Center during check in.*No pass discounts on group campsites. Returning on the ferry?Campers staying at Sea Camp Campground
Campers staying at Stafford Beach, Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise, and Brickhill Bluff Campgrounds
Campers can make a special request to return on the 4:45 P.M. ferry by contacting the Ferry Office. Due to the likelihood that the 4:45 P.M. ferry will be full, these requests will be subject to availability.
Camping with a BikeYou can bring your own bike camping but there are some things you should know before you do. Campground InformationCumberland Island offers five campgrounds , which include designated campsites at Sea Camp and Stafford Beach; and Wilderness campsites at: Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise and Brickhill Bluff. Camping is only permitted in these five campgrounds. A permit is required to camp in any of these five camping areas. Open
 Sea Camp Campground is located a half mile from the Sea Camp dock. All sites are walk-to, tent sites and campers are responsible for transporting all gear. Carts can be used. There are flush toilets, drinking water, cold showers, and a dish washing sink. Each site has a fire ring with grill, picnic table and food storage. It is common for this campground to fill up. Permits are $22 a night for individual sites good for up to 6 people. Group sites are $40 a night good for up to 20 people.
TOTAL SITES: 18 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 18 Walk to/Boat to: 18 Group: 2 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 Stafford Beach Campground requires a three and a half mile hike from Sea Camp. All sites are walk-to, tent sites and campers are responsible for transporting all gear. Carts of any kind or wheeled coolers cannot be used to haul gear. The site has flush toilets, cold showers, and water spigots with potable water. The sites include fire rings with grills. Food storage lockers (bear boxes) are available. Sites are $12 a night, good for up to 6 people.
TOTAL SITES: 10 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 10 Walk to/Boat to: 10 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 Hickory Hill is one of three campgrounds in Cumberland Island’s designated wilderness on the northern part of the island. The campsite is located 5.5 miles north of the Sea Camp dock. Wilderness sites have no amenities. Fires are prohibited, but camp stoves can be used for cooking. Campers should be prepared to hang all food and trash. Water is available from a nearby well and must be treated. Permits are $9 a night, good for up to 6 people.
TOTAL SITES: 4 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 4 Walk to/Boat to: 4 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 Yankee Paradise is one of three campgrounds in Cumberland Island’s designated wilderness on the northern part of the island. The campsite is located 7.5 miles north of the Sea Camp dock. Wilderness sites have no amenities. Fires are prohibited, but camp stoves can be used for cooking. Campers should be prepared to hang all food and trash. Water is available from a nearby well and must be treated. Permits are $9 a night, good for up to 6 people.
TOTAL SITES: 4 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 4 Walk to/Boat to: 4 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite is one of three campgrounds in Cumberland Island’s designated wilderness on the northern part of the island. The campsite is located 10.5 miles north of the Sea Camp dock. Wilderness sites have no amenities. Fires are prohibited, but camp stoves can be used for cooking. Campers should be prepared to hang all food and trash. Water is available from a pump well located in the site and must be treated. Permits are $9 a night, good for up to 6 people.
TOTAL SITES: 4 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 4 Walk to/Boat to: 4 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Refund & Cancellation Policy
Changes Before Permit is Printed:The Refund and Cancellation Policy will be applied to all changes to the reservation. The start date of the reservation cannot be changed without cancelling the reservation. A new reservation must be made. Cancellation fees apply and fees associated with making a new reservation apply. Reservations are non-transferable. After Permit is Printed:Changes cannot be made to permit once it is printed. Changes will require a cancellation of the permit and reserving a new permit, if space is available. All cancellation fees and new reservation fees apply.
No Show PolicyIf you do not cancel and decide not to use your reservation, none of the fees will be refunded. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to use it as this opens space for others. |
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Last updated: February 7, 2024