Directions

Driving Directions

Take Exit 3 from Interstate 95. At the exit stop light turn east on to Highway 40. Follow the signs traveling east into Historic St. Marys. Highway 40 East will also be named Osborne St. Once you reach the historic district, turn right at the stop sign onto St Marys Street. The NPS visitor Center is in the blue building and the Ferry dock are both located on the left.

For GPS Users: try the following address: 113 St. Marys Street St Marys, GA 31558. This is our visitor center address and will get you to the right location. If you simply put in Cumberland Island National Seashore, your GPS unit will likely take you to Crooked River State Park as this is the closest boat ramp to the Seashore.

 

 

New Check In Process

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have changed our ferry check-in process to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors.

Read about our safety mitigations

 

Cumberland Island Visitor Parking

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All visitors to Cumberland Island should park in the lot one block west of the Mainland Visitor Center. The tree covered lot is located on the block between Wheeler St. and Seagrove St., behind the park headquarters building. There are two entrances along St. Marys Street and one entrance along Stable Alley. Bus, RV, and over sized parking spaces are located along Seagrove Street.

Fees

Cumberland Island Visitor Parking

Visitor parking is free of charge.

Cost: $0.00

Operating Hours & Seasons

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

Description

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tree covered parking lot with dumpster along roadway

Cumberland Island Visitor Parking Lot
NPS Photo

 

Transportation to the Island

The only way to get to the island is by passenger ferry (not a car ferry) or private boat. For information about making a reservation with the National Park Service official concessionaire operated ferry visit our Reservations page or visit Cumberland Island Ferry website.

 

General directional map to the Cumberland Island National Seashore Mainland Visitor Center and Museum.

 

Cumberland Island is only accessible by ferry or private boat. These directions are to the mainland visitor center in St. Marys, GA. Driving Directions To reach the visitor center from Interstate 95: • Take Exit 3 for US 40 • Take US 40 East toward “Historic Downtown St. Marys” • US 40 becomes Osborne Rd. Continue on until you reach the waterfront • Turn right on St. Marys Rd • The visitor center will be two blocks down on your left (113 St. Marys St W, St Marys GA 31558)