Entrance - Per Person
$15.00Cumberland Island National Seashore has a per-person entrance fee. This fee is waived for America the Beautiful pass holder plus three adults. Must present pass at time of check-in.
GA
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Hours
Open daily · Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance Fee
$15.00
Entrance - Per Person
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Cumberland Island National Seashore at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Hike the Southend Loop
- Nearby city
- St. Marys, GA
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About Cumberland Island National Seashore
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man and nature. Natives, missionaries, enslaved African Americans and Wealthy Industrialists all walked here. Cumberland Island is also home to over 9,800 acres of Congressionally designated Wilderness.
3 current NPS alerts
- Information: Mainland Museum Closure
- Information: Ongoing Road Repair on Main Road
- Caution: Scam Warning - Book ferry tickets through concessioner site only
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Cumberland Island National Seashore page on nps.gov
Weather Information
Cumberland Island’s climate is hot and humid during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's (>26 C) and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's (<20 C). The warmest month of the year is July with an average high of 90 degrees F (32 C), while the coldest is January with an average low of 45 degrees F (44 C). Visit the Current Conditions page for an up-to-date local forecast
Entrance Fees
Operating Hours
The park is open 24 hours a day, all year. The island is only accessible by boat. The visitor center, other facilities, ferry operations, and docks for private boats all have separate hours, however; please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Common questions
Planning Cumberland Island National Seashore
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Cumberland Island National Seashore. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
