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ROUTE:
US 17 South to Interstate 95 South, State Route 40 to St. Mary's. Ferry service from St. Marys
DRIVING TIME:
45 minutes from Brunswick
TOUR TIME:
6 hours, 1/2 day; 8-1/2 hours, full day (including boat trip)
CONTACT:
National Park Service/Cumberland
P O Box 806
St. Marys, GA 31558
PHONE:
Reservations: 912/882-4335 (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday)
WEBSITES:
www.nps.gov
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Reservations for the tour boat and camping can be made by phone, in person or by fax. Reservations that are mailed in will not be accepted. Camping is by reservation only. Please call for camping fees. Reservations can be made a maximum of 6 months in advance. Reservations can be made in person at the Visitors Center in St. Marys, open daily from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM. Or, you can request a FAX form for making reservations. (FAX 912/673-7747) The passenger ferry operates 7 days a week March through November. December through February the passenger ferry operates 5 days a week, Thursday-Monday. There is no ferry service Tuesdays and Wednesdays, October through February. The ferry will not transport pets or bicycles.
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Leaves St. Marys 9:00 AM
Arrives Cumberland Island 9:45 AM
Leaves Cumberland Island 10:15 AM
Arrives St. Marys 11:00 AM
Leaves St. Marys 11:45 AM
Arrives Cumberland Island 12:30 PM
Leaves Cumberland Island 4:45 PM
Arrives St. Marys 5:30 PM
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Please purchase tickets 30 minutes prior to departure. Advance reservations are canceled if unclaimed 30 minutes before departure.
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Barrier islands run the length of the Atlantic Ocean, but many have fallen prey to land speculators, chain motels and fast food franchises. Cumberland Island, the largest of the Georgia barrier islands, remains in its natural state due to the efforts of its early owners, conservationists and the National Park Service. In 1972, Congress designated it a National Seashore.
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Your visit will begin with an orientation talk before you board the tour boat for the 45 minutes ride to the island. A National Park Service ranger will be available for questions during this time. The ruins of Dungeness Mansion and Carnegie Estate are a short walk (3/4 mile) from the dock. The self-guided Dungeness Trail focuses on the island's fascinating history and provides an opportunity to view a variety of natural areas and wildlife. Beach access is available. Restrooms and water are the only facilities available on the island. If you plan to spend the day on the island, you should bring a picnic lunch and plenty to drink, wear clothing and shoes appropriate to walking in whatever weather is in season, plan for the possibility of rain and bring insect repellent.
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