Is there potable water on Cumberland Island?
Can I get water on the island? Yes, potable water filling stations are marked on the map. Water sources North of Sea Camp are non-potable and must be treated before consumption, other than at Plum Orchard where drinking water is available.
How long can you camp on Cumberland Island?
Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. All camping on Cumberland Island requires a reservation and printed permit, and must be done in a designated campsite….Sea Camp Campground.
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Open 24 hours |
| Thanksgiving | November 24 | Open 24 hours |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Open 24 hours |
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Is there cell service on Cumberland Island?
Because Cumberland Island is an undeveloped national seashore, there is little cell phone service on the island.
Where can I camp on Cumberland Island?
Cumberland Island offers five campgrounds , which include designated campsites at Sea Camp and Stafford Beach; and Wilderness campsites at: Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise and Brickhill Bluff. Camping is only permitted in these five campgrounds.
Are there any roads on Cumberland Island?
All roads on Cumberland Island are unpaved. Bicycles are permitted only on Main Road, North Cut Road, and the road to Plum Orchard. Do not use this map for hiking. There are no lifeguards; swim at your own risk.
How was the Cumberland Island trail map made?
The Georgia Conservancy’s Cumberland Island Trail Map was made possible by the 2015-2016 Cumberland Island Trail Restoration Project funded by REI’s Every Trail Connects program and led by the Georgia Conservancy’s Trail Restoration Fellow Laura Buckmaster.
What is the size of Cumberland Island?
Cumberland Island is 18 miles (29 km) long and .5 miles (.8 km) to 3 miles (5 km) wide. Bring your cell phone if possible. Use airplane mode to reserve battery power. There is electricity at the Sea Camp Ranger Station, Sea Camp Campground, and Stafford Beach Campground for recharging devices. Dial 911 to report emergencies and disturbances.