§ 02 — OVERVIEW
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man and nature.
Natives, missionaries, enslaved African Americans and Wealthy Industrialists all walked here. Cumberland Island is also home to over 9,800 acres of Congressionally designated Wilderness.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Cumberland Island is only accessible by ferry or private boat. These directions are to the mainland visitor center in St. Marys, GA. Driving Directions To reach the visitor center from Interstate 95: •Take Exit 3 for US 40 •Take US 40 East toward “Historic Downtown St. Marys” •US 40 becomes Osborne Rd. Continue on until you reach the waterfront •Turn right on St. Marys Rd •The visitor center will be two blocks down on your left (113 St. Marys St W, St Marys GA 31558)
Weather Notes
Cumberland Island’s climate is hot and humid during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's (>26 C) and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's (<20 C). The warmest month of the year is July with an average high of 90 degrees F (32 C), while the coldest is January with an average low of 45 degrees F (44 C). Visit the Current Conditions page for an up-to-date local forecast: https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#weather
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Entrance - Per Person
Cumberland Island National Seashore has a per-person entrance fee. This fee is waived for America the Beautiful pass holder plus three adults. Must present pass at time of check-in.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Fri
93°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 8 mph SW
Sat
95°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 8 mph SW
Sun
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 9 mph SW
Mon
91°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
9 mph SW
Tue
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph SW
Wed
86°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
10 mph SW
Thu
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
9 mph S