Coastal Georgia Travel

Do you want to take a Georgia vacation where peace and tranquility is the main objective? If so, you will find your niche on Cumberland Island. Cumberland, the largest of the coastal islands, is managed by the National Park Service and protected for its historical and natural features. Like Georgia's other islands, Cumberland has beaches, natural communities and lots of history. However, to protect these resources, only a limited number of visitors may be on the island at any one time. To reach the island, one must take the ferry boat, The Cumberland Queen, which is docked in St. Marys. (Reservations are recommended and a fee is charged.) The ferry boat ride is approximately 45 minutes long and the passengers see a variety of sights. Depending on the day and season, you could see shrimp boats, the dorsal fins of bottled nose dolphins, or wild horses. Once on the island, you can enjoy the walking paths in the historic Dungeness area of the Revolutionary War, touring the Ice House Museum or visit the property owned by Thomas Carnegie and his family.

If you love getting back to nature, stay on the ferry until it reaches Sea Camp. From here you can rent a bicycle at the ferry deck or enjoy hiking trails and camping. Just be sure to bring all your gear, and don't forget to include sunscreen and bug repellent, as well as food and supplies as there are no stores on the island.

Cumberland Island Operating Hours & Seasons

Visitor Center is open daily 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Sunday. Park facilities are closed on December 25.

The ferry boat schedule follows: Spring/Summer/Fall (March 1st to November 30th) - The ferry departs St. Marys at 9:00am and 11:45am, and departs from Cumberland Island at 10:15am and 4:45pm. (March 1 to September 30 - Wednesday through Saturday there is also a 2:45 p.m. departure from the island.)

P. O. Box 806
St. Marys, Georgia 31558
(912) 882-4336 ext. 254

Coastal Georgia Destinations

Brunswick, Georgia
St. Catherines Island
Sapelo Island
St. Simons Island
Sea Island

RV Camping on the Coast

The great weather and beautiful scenery of the Georgia coast lends itself to motorhome camping. If you are an RVer use our Georgia RV parks guide to find great campgrounds and read first hand reviews.

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