If you intend to camp on the island, or simply be a daytripper, you should contact the National Park Service for access. For information including ferry schedules and camping reservations visit the National Park Service’s Cumberland Island website at here.

Getting to and from the Island:

The National Park Service operates its ferry service from St. Mary’s, GA, stopping at both the Dungeness dock and the Sea Camp Dock. Cumberland can also be accessed through Fernandina Beach, FL, via the vessel operated by The Greyfield Inn.

Lodging

There are two ways to stay on the island: at Greyfield Inn or at one of the National Park Service campsites. Most visitors to Cumberland Island gain their access through the National Park Service. They camp at one of the various sites on the island. The delightful Greyfield Inn is a more expensive way to stay on the Island. Greyfield is a converted Carnegie mansion still owned and managed by members of the Carnegie family. For more information, visit the Greyfield Inn website here.

Activities

Enjoy a Cumberland Island Walking Tour from Molly’s Old South Tours. Meet your guide and group directly at the Dungeness Dock ferry landing and set off on foot to take in Dungeness Ruins and Greene-Miller Cemetery.

The National Park Service also provides ranger-guided tours of the Island. Details and schedule can be found here. There are also many outdoor activities including: