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Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite

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Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite is located near St. Marys, Georgia, within the Cumberland Island National Seashore. The area features flat coastal terrain with sandy beaches and maritime forests. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Dungeness Ruins and the island's diverse wildlife, with temperatures ranging from 40°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

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National Park Service

Cumberland Island National Seashore

The only way to get to the island is by passenger ferry (not a car ferry) or private boat. For information about making a reservation with the National Park Service official concessionaire operated ferry visit the https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm or visit https://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/.

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Location

Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite is located in Georgia

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Coordinates

30.83270259 N
81.45063528 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

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  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jun. 27, 2020

Secluded little island

You can only get here by boat and backpack to your site. No electricity, cell service is spotty, and when we went in the summertime I was attacked by mosquitos! But it was a wonderful trip. It very humid and it rained almost the entire time. There were showers but no hot water. Campfires aren’t allowed except at designated rings and it’s a little Bit of a hike to the beach. The sites are secluded and you can rent bikes to explore the island if you’d like but most of the main roads are sandy/dirt so it made biking those difficult. Take plenty of water and a water filter for your water sources. The horses were magical and I loved exploring the ruins. An island full of wildlife was just was i needed

  • Review photo of Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite by Elizabeth G., June 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite by Elizabeth G., June 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite by Elizabeth G., June 27, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 26, 2018

Extremely buggy in the summer!

We backpacked to this site for our first night on Cumberland Island. It was tough in the heat and humidity. We used the Parallel Trail with a slight detour to refill water at the Stafford Beach campground -- make sure you are prepared about water as the nearest non-potable water source to Hickory Hill is about 1 mile away.

We were the only campers this night so it felt very remote and secluded. Unfortunately, no amount of bug spray could deter the mosquitoes in June. We had a million bug bites and tent camping in this humidity was uncomfortable. Elsewhere on the island was not nearly as bad for ticks and mosquitoes. We were brushing them off ourselves and the tent constantly. Make sure you do a thorough tick check! I would love to visit again in the cooler months when this is less of an issue.

Unlike the campgrounds on the island, this site is still kinda far from beach access. You have to hike through a marsh/swampy area with some boardwalks and really keep an eye out for directional signs as there are side trails used by animals that look like the main trail. I was afraid of coming upon gators and I think we heard one but otherwise we didn't see any. We did see many wild horses and armadillos! One of the biggest draws to camping on Cumberland Island is the beach so I would recommend other sites over this one for their shorter access trails -- especially the Stafford Beach campground.

Be aware that campfires are NOT allowed in the wilderness, including this backpacking site. They are only allowed in designated fire rings that are in the 2 campgrounds. We were able to use a small backpacking stove to make our meals. Hang your food to protect from the critters (and horses maybe?)!

There were multiple options for campsites including some large areas that would accommodate groups well. All seemed pretty level.

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  • Review photo of Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite by Renee B., June 26, 2018
  • Review photo of Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite by Renee B., June 26, 2018
  • Review photo of Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite by Renee B., June 26, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.