Welcome to Georgia's largest barrier island and one of the most spectacular natural habitats in the Northern Hemisphere. The Cumberland Island Conservancy invites you to discover the mysteries and the beauty of this unique place.

The greatest and most lasting value of the Island is its ability to change us. It is a place of transformation. Whether sitting on the beach gazing out to sea, probing around the edges of the marsh as fiddler crabs scurry for cover, or simply walking down one of the many roads of the Island, people are changed. It is this intangible feature that seems to be the most important benefit which Cumberland Island has for its guests. This spiritual quality is what, year after year, its visitors, residents, and Park Service employees seem to believe is its most important contribution to our people. The most consistent message delivered by those who know Cumberland best is one of being "touched" by the Island and being somehow affected by all the natural, cultural, and historical values of this extraordinary place. And that spiritual value is the real story of Cumberland Island and the unique feature which the Cumberland Island Conservancy seeks to preserve.

Cumberland Island – A Place Apart
Click on the book cover above to learn about Thornton Morris’ new book on Cumberland Island.