The Plum Orchard dock is closed until further notice due to a scheduled project. Public docking is available on the north end of the Sea Camp and Dungeness docks on a first come-first serve basis.
Plum Orchard mansion is open for tours
Dungeness Beach Crossing closed to vehicular traffic until further notice
Due to flooding conditions, concern for safety, and to limit damage, Dungeness Beach Crossing is closed to all vehicular traffic until water recedes and it is deemed safe. Pedestrian traffic is open on hiking trail; expect wet conditions.
Leave No Trace is a national program which promotes the protection of our nation's wildlands through education, research, and partnerships. At its heart, Leave No Trace is a set of seven principles which can be applied in any natural setting to minimize human impacts on the environment. Whether you are hiking and camping in the park's wilderness or walking through the Dungeness Ruins, following Leave No Trace principles will help protect the park and preserve the park experience for you and for future visitors.
What does Leave No Trace mean at Cumberland Island National Seashore?
Plan Ahead and Prepare - Planning ahead for your visit is the first step in helping preserve the park and your experience here. Know and follow park regulations. Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use.
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces - Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rocks, gravel, and grasses. Stay on trails to keep from trampling fragile vegetation. Avoid shortcutting trails; shortcuts create new trails and increase trail erosion. Do not walk on Sand Dunes. It increases erosion and speeds their natural shifting.
Dispose of Waste Properly - Keep the park clean! Pack it in; pack it out. Pack all trash and food scraps off the island and dispose of them on the mainland. When backpacking, deposit solid human waste in a hole at least 6-8 inches deep and 200 feet from water, camp, and park trails.
Leave What You Find - All plants, animals, rocks, and artifacts are protected at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Preserve the sense of discovery for others by leaving all natural and cultural artifacts as you find them. Take pictures, write poetry, or sketch to help you remember what you discover here.
Minimize Campfire Impacts - Campfires are only permitted in designated fire rings at Sea Camp and Stafford Beach Campgrounds. Never leave a fire unattended. Campfires are prohibited in Cumberland Island's designated wilderness and on the beach.
Respect Wildlife - Cumberland Island is home to many animals, and we are visitors to their home. Carry binoculars and observe wildlife from a distance. If an animal changes its behavior because of your presence, you are too close. Wild animals find plenty of their natural food in the park; human food does not give them the proper nutrients to survive, so keep animals healthy by not feeding them.
Be Considerate of Other Visitors - People visit Cumberland Island for different reasons. Preserve the park experience for all visitors by showing courtesy towards others. Excessive noise, unleashed pets, and damaged surroundings take away from everyone's experience. Preserve a sense of solitude by hiking in small groups. Keep noise levels down when hiking and camping. Observe quiet hours in park campgrounds.
