contact-details

  • Phone Number: 912-882-4336 Voice

  • Email Address: cuis_info@nps.gov

  • Description: For general campground inquiries contact Cumberland Island National Seashore. To make reservations or to inquire about availability contact Recreation.gov.

Fees

Cost: 22.00
Description: Campers must have a reservation. Individual sites have a maximum of six people per site. The fee covers one night. Title: Sea Camp individual site
Cost: 40.00
Description: Campers must have a reservation. Each group site will accommodate a maximum of 20 campers. The fee is per night. There are no discount for America the Beautiful Senior or Access passes as group sites. Title: Sea Camp Group Site

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 16

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0

About

Sea Camp Campground is located a half mile from the Sea Camp dock. All sites are walk-to, tent sites and campers are responsible for transporting all gear. Carts can be used. There are flush toilets, drinking water, cold showers, and a dish washing sink. Each site has a fire ring with grill, picnic table and food storage. It is common for this campground to fill up. Permits are $22 a night for individual sites good for up to 6 people. Group sites are $40 a night good for up to 20 people.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. All camping on Cumberland Island requires a reservation and printed permit, and must be done in a designated campsite. Dispersed camping and beach camping are not permitted. Check the ferry schedule prior to reserving your Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permit unless you are traveling by private boat. The ferry does not operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from December through February.

Regulations Overview: Stay Limit: 7 consecutive nights. A person cannot hold more than one permit for the same date. That permit holder must occupy the site. Maximum campers and equipment: The individual site maximum is six persons. The Sea Camp Group Campground maximum is 20 people. Children two years of age and under do not count toward the maximum. Gear Transport: Campers are responsible for transporting gear from the dock to the campgrounds. Check out time: 10:00 a.m. Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Food and Trash Storage: Store or hang all food and trash. Raccoons are common. Follow Leave No Trace principles Drinking Water: Available at Plum Orchard and all areas south of Sea Camp. Treat water at all other areas of the island. No Pets: Only service animals are permitted in campgrounds. No Lifeguards. Swim at your own risk. All animals on the island - including horses - are wild! Do not approach within 50 feet of horses; they may bite or kick.

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/253730

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

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  • cellPhoneInfo= Cell phone reception can be spotty on the island. Campers may need to leave the site to get a good connection. Cell reception can generally be found near the Sea Camp Ranger Station and dock. Dial 9-1-1 in cases of emergency.

  • fireStovePolicy= Fires are permitted in designated fire rings only. No beach fires. Dead and downed wood can be collected. Bundles of firewood are available for purchase on the Cumberland Island Ferry. Camp stoves are permitted. Do not leave fires unattended. Put them completely out before leaving your site.

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  • additionalInfo= There are no electric hookups at the sites, but receptacles are available near the restroom.

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Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= No

  • toilets= Flush Toilets - year round

    SubValue: "Flush Toilets - year round"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= Cold - Year Round

    SubValue: "Cold - Year Round"

  • cellPhoneReception= Yes - year round

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= No

  • dumpStation= No

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= No

  • potableWater= Yes - year round

    SubValue: "Yes - year round"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= Yes - year round

campsites

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