Cumberland Island is the southernmost barrier island along the Georgia coast. The island is a protected National Seashore run by the National Park Service. It measures 17.5 miles long and totals 36,415 acres of which 16,850 are marsh, mud flats, and tidal creeks. The island also contains large tracts of maritime forests, dunes and miles of untouched beaches. It is well known for its sea turtles, wild turkeys, wild horses, armadillos, abundant shore birds, dune fields, maritime forests, salt marshes, and historic structures.
Access to the island is limited to 300 people per day.

Did You Know?
Cumberland Island was voted 1 of Americas 10 Best Beaches by The Travel Channel.

Cumberland Island National Seashore is the largest and southernmost barrier island in Georgia, offering guests over 17 miles of secluded white, sandy beaches.

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Outdoor Places: Cumberland Island
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Area Lodging
Camp in Cumberland / Georgia Camping Destinations
Emma's Bed and Breakfast
Greyfield Inn
Goodbread House
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Spencer House Inn
Plenty of Accommodations!

Activities
Go Hiking on Cumberland Island
Visit Little Cumberland Island
Go Fishing
Tour Plum Orchard Mansion
Visit Museums and Ranger Stations
Visit the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Visit the Fort Caroline or Fort Frederica National Monuments
Check Out the Okefenokee Swamp
Take a Trip to Georgia's State Parks
Spend Time in Historic St. Marys or Jekyll Island
Go Sea Kayaking!
Shop 'till You Drop
Take a Ride on the Cumberland Ferry
Go Golfing!
Discover Jekyll Island
Go Bowling or Diving or Gaming or More!
Visit Kingsland's Historic Downtown
Visit Brunswick's Historic Downtown