BeachHidden gem
Cumberland Island National Seashore
St. Marys, Georgia
A car-free barrier island with wild horses, empty beach and old ruins.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Time to allow
- 6 hours
You reach the island by ferry from St. Marys, then walk or cycle along the beaches and through live oak forest. Feral horses graze in the dunes and the Dungeness mansion ruins are a short walk from the dock. Backcountry and developed campsites are available.
Good to know
- Ferry capacity is limited, book weeks ahead
- Pack in all water and food
- Bring bug spray in summer
- Best time
- Spring and fall
- Vehicles
- No campervans
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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