Cumberland Island National Seashore is a spectacular National Park Service-managed national seashore located along Cumberland Island, the largest barrier island within Georgia's beautiful Golden Isles. The seashore, which was originally established in 1972, is only accessible via boat from the park's visitor center in the nearby mainland town of St. Mary's, with ferry reservations strongly recommended to ensure daily access. Stunning sand dune, salt marsh, and freshwater lake habitats are preserved throughout the seashore area, which also includes the 9,886-acre Cumberland Island Wilderness and several historic sites related to the Carnegie family. Seashore visitors may bring their own bikes to the island or rent bikes from the Sea Camp Dock for daily exploration. Overnight camping is offered at the park's public campsites, including a full camping area with restrooms and facilities. Back on the mainland, the Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum showcases exhibits on the region's indigenous history and Antebellum-era plantations.

Address: Plum Orchard Dr, St Marys, GA 31558, Phone: 912-882-4336

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