Sea Camp Campground
Open — Open year-round. Ferry service is reduced December through February and does not operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during these months. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance through Recreation.gov.
Scam Warning - Book ferry tickets through concessioner site only
Valid ferry tickets can only be purchased through the website www.cumberlandislandferry.com. Check site carefully before purchasing. Only valid tickets will be honored.
Mainland Parking Lot Closure June 2
The mainland parking lot will be closed as of June 2 for rehab and improvements. For more information please see the press release.
Ongoing Road Repair on Main Road
Ongoing road work will be taking place throughout the Main Road on the island. Expect potentially heavier vehicle traffic and areas of uneven terrain. Please yield to construction traffic.
Dungeness and Little Greyfield Beach Crossings Closed to Vehicles Due to High Water
Pedestrian traffic is still allowed. Be aware of flooding after storms at all beach crossings and use caution when accessing. Please stay on designated trails and roads.
Wind Advisory issued March 23 at 12:54PM EDT until March 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Florida, Coastal Duval and Coastal Nassau Counties. In Georgia, Coastal Camden and Coastal Glynn Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Rip Current Statement issued March 23 at 12:50PM EDT until March 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet by late Tuesday afternoon and up to 6 to 8 feet by Tuesday night into Wednesday. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through late Wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Tuesday to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
High Surf Advisory issued March 23 at 12:50PM EDT until March 25 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet by late Tuesday afternoon and up to 6 to 8 feet by Tuesday night into Wednesday. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through late Wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Tuesday to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
About
Sea Camp Campground offers a unique island camping experience on Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Located just half a mile from the Sea Camp ferry dock, this established campground features 18 walk-to tent sites, including 16 reservable individual sites and group sites. Campers are responsible for transporting all gear from the dock to the campground, though carts are available to assist. Each individual site includes a fire ring with grill, picnic table, and food storage locker, accommodating up to six people per site. The campground provides essential amenities including flush toilets, potable drinking water, cold showers year-round, and a dish washing sink. This is the most developed campground on Cumberland Island and typically fills up quickly, especially during peak season from March through June. The island's wild horses, maritime forests, and pristine beaches are easily accessible from the campground. Access to Sea Camp requires either taking the Cumberland Island Ferry from St. Marys, Georgia, or arriving by private boat. Ferry service operates year-round but runs on a reduced schedule December through February, with no service on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during winter months. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance and are highly recommended. The maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights, and visitors should be prepared for changing weather conditions and pack accordingly as there are no services on the island beyond water fountains and restrooms.
Directions
Sea Camp Campground is located on Cumberland Island and is only accessible by boat. To reach the island, take the Cumberland Island Ferry from the mainland visitor center in St. Marys, Georgia, or arrive by private boat. All campers deboard at the Sea Camp dock. From the dock, a well-traveled trail leads 0.5 miles east to the campground. Valid ferry tickets must be purchased through www.cumberlandislandferry.com.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Stafford Beach Campground 3.1mi
- Fort Clinch State Park Campground 4.4mi
- Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite 4.8mi
- Yankee Paradise Wilderness Campsite 6.0mi
- Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits 5.9mi
- Crooked River State Park 7.4mi
- Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite 9.1mi
- Group Camp 1 31mi
- Cary State Forest Campground 37mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (912) 882-4336 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Reservations | |
| Regulations | |
| NPS Campground Website |
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