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Tent camping on Cumberland Island National Seashore, located near Woodbine, Georgia, offers a pristine coastal wilderness experience with multiple tent-only campgrounds ranging from established sites to backcountry options. The island, accessible only by ferry from St. Marys, features Sea Camp and Stafford Beach campgrounds as designated tent camping areas, while Brickhill Bluff, Hickory Hill, and Yankee Paradise provide more remote wilderness campsites for backpackers seeking solitude.
Most Cumberland Island tent sites require careful planning as campers must carry all gear from the ferry landing to their campsite, with distances ranging from half a mile to over 10 miles depending on the location. Sea Camp, the most accessible site, provides potable water, cold showers, restrooms, and designated fire rings, while backcountry wilderness campsites like Brickhill Bluff offer minimal or no amenities. Each site features food storage lockers or cages to protect supplies from wildlife, particularly raccoons. The ferry service requires advance reservations, and campers should be prepared to pack in all supplies and pack out all trash.
The unspoiled beaches and maritime forests create an exceptional environment for tent camping, with wild horses, armadillos, and other wildlife frequently observed throughout the island. Campsites vary in terrain and vegetation, with most offering shade from live oak trees draped in Spanish moss. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, the island camping experience provides exceptional solitude: "We slept under Spanish moss covered trees and had a beach to ourselves during the day. It really felt like we had this gorgeous barrier island just for us." Tent campers should be prepared for humid conditions, especially during summer months, when insects can be problematic at inland sites. The island's 18-mile length offers excellent hiking and biking opportunities, with tent campers able to explore historical ruins, pristine beaches, and diverse ecosystems throughout their stay.
Best Tent Campgrounds near Woodbine (13)
1. Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore
"Nice secluded campground where each site is set back and nestled into a saw palm clearing and equipped with a picnic table, fire ring/grill and food cache box (an elevated roofed chicken wire cage)."
"Cumberland Island is a beautiful pristine National Seashore accessible by ferry off the coast of Georgia. We tent camped there in the middle of June 2021."
from $9 - $40 / night
Check Availability2. Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore
"It is more quiet and there are less campers than Sea Camp but you still get amenities like showers, bathrooms, campfires, and a non-potable water source unlike the backpacking sites."
"There is showers that are cold, and restrooms that are really clean as well. There is water but it is not treated and has to be purified before drinking."
from $12 / night
Check Availability3. Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore
"There are no designated sites, just a bit of a flat open area to set up camp."
"Hiking in S. Georgia is a challenge but don’t miss this if wilderness camping is your thing."
from $9 / night
Check Availability4. Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore
"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."
5. Yankee Paradise Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore
"It's a bit of a haul down an sandy road that then turns into the Duck House Trail. Depending on how your pack your gear, this could be a pleasant walk or it could be a buggy slog."
6. Ralph E. Simmons State Forest Group Camp
7. Okefenokee Wilderness Primitive Camping
"This 2 night/3 day kayaking and camping trip on the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia was filled with surprises."
8. Cabretta Island Pioneer Campground
"Plenty of trees for hammock camping, which is what I prefer, as well as many options for tent set ups. They do have Adirondacks on site for camping."
"Absolutely beautiful, complete with bathrooms and many adirondacks to keep supplies dry, the campsite is a 3 to 5 minute walk away from both a beautiful beach and amazing marsh. Highly recommend."
from $42 / night
Check Availability9. Dutton Island Preserve
"There’s a covered picnic table area and a big fire ring. The only downside was that every hour, some local would drive up to the campsite and get all confused when they saw us."
"This is one of those spots that you come across and you're not sure if you want to write about it and share it with anyone else for the fear that this place will become overrun with folks that will ruin"
from $25 - $125 / night
Check Availability10. DirtCamp
"I really enjoyed staying here this pasted weekend have a great time riding the trails camp spot was amazing aswell!!"
from $15 - $25 / night
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Drive Time
- 21 min from Brunswick, GA
- 38 min from Jacksonville, FL
- 1 hr 7 min from Hinesville, GA
- 1 hr 11 min from Savannah, GA
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Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore
Yankee Paradise Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore
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Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore
Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore
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Tent Camping Reviews near Woodbine, GA
660 Reviews of 13 Woodbine Campgrounds
Stacey R.GuideCary State Forest Campground
Private site with thoughtful amenities
The six sites available are spread out in the Cary State Forest. You can see the tops of some RV’s but they’re not close. The site has a very nice picnic table, fire pit,benches around the fire pit, a free standing grill, water, electric and a concrete pad to park on with a tent site behind the pad. Grass is freshly cut and the site is clean!
Russell B.
ScoutCharlton County Traders Hill Recreation Area and Campground
greatbplace quiet family friendly couple on the grounds is wonderful
very low key not very many campers swim site is packed due to towns people other then that great place cheap rates
John W.ScoutJacksonville North-St. Marys KOA
Not up to KOA standards
I have been a KOA member for more than 20 years and have generally had very good experiences. Unfortunately, this particular KOA was a major disappointment. My wife and I brought our two grandkids on an eight-day trip and specifically chose this campground because of several advertised amenities: a pool with a slide, a game room, and a DVD player in the deluxe cabin. We paid more than$900 for our stay. When I booked, the campground disclosed that it was undergoing water and sewer upgrades and warned guests to expect construction and possible“brief water/power interruptions.” That seemed reasonable, and I had no problem with it. Unfortunately, what we encountered went well beyond a brief interruption. The DVD player in our cabin did not work. I reported it to the office and was told the owner would be notified and someone would get back to me. No one ever did. We then received a text stating that the pool slide was not operating because of electrical upgrades. When we went to use the pool anyway, there was a considerable amount of debris that looked like dirt floating in the water, and the surface underneath the water was badly peeling. My grandkids didn't want to get in. We tried the game room next. It had no electricity, none of the games were operating, there was no air conditioning, and the room was extremely hot. At that point, we decided to leave and find a hotel that actually had the amenities we had expected. For a little over$100 per night, we found a very nice hotel and stayed there instead. We returned to the campground the following Saturday for our final night, and unfortunately, the same issues were still present. In the end, we used only three of the eight nights we paid for. I understand that construction and upgrades have to happen. What I don't think is reasonable is continuing to advertise amenities such as a pool slide and game room when they are going to be unavailable for an extended period, while still charging guests the full rate. A warning about possible“brief water/power interruptions” did not accurately describe what we experienced. After returning home, I contacted the KOA. I made it clear that I was not asking for a refund for the three nights we actually stayed there. Since one night was already planned for a hotel in Orlando, I simply requested a partial refund or other reasonable adjustment for the four unused nights after we left because the advertised amenities were unavailable or unusable. I even offered to provide our hotel receipts. I have received no response from the campground's management. That may be the most disappointing part of the experience. After more than 20 years as a KOA member, I expected at least the courtesy of a response. I chose this campground because I trusted the KOA name and wanted my grandkids to enjoy the amenities that were advertised. Unfortunately, they were probably the most disappointed of all. Hopefully this helps others considering staying here. Based on our experience, this campground did not meet the KOA standards I have come to expect over the past 20+ years.
Thomas B.
RangerWalkabout Camp & RV Park
Friendly and Thorough
I enjoyed this stay quite a bit, but it was only about 24 hours for me.
Friendly staff and chickens. Lots of amenities. Easy check-in and still close to surrounding areas. Plenty to do and ample resources to reload for your next camping trip.
- RRichard A.Ranger
Dixon Memorial WMA - Hunter Camp
Peaceful site but the road in can be a challenge.
Our overnight visit was peaceful and uneventful. While there was no one else there, the area was well maintained and did see a couple of cars and a Sheriff's Officer dive by during our stay.
There were bathrooms and a cleaning station for hunters but the weather was bad (rain) so we chose to use the facilities in our trailer.
Our tow vehicle is a RAM 4x4 and we tow a small 21 foot travel trailer and found the access road a challenge in some spots. Much of the road is sugar sand and in a couple of spots found the truck and trailer swerving in the loose road.
Other than that I the site was quiet and felt safe.
It is recommended that you verify that it is not an active hunt season and be aware of the potential for hunters.
Hunting season info can be found at the Georgia Wildlife website or at this link:
https://publuu.com/flip-book/1025508/2541034
- LLarry W.
TravelerEagle Hammock RV Park
Perfect spot
Standard military entrance and security requirements. Has about 80 level full hookups, free laundry, really nice community room, stocked with everything! Very clean fully equipped restrooms, grab bars, towel racks, shower seating, bicycle and walking paths. Campsites on the lake $35, others are $32. You can check in after hours with camp host.
BGuideLittle Talbot Island State Park Campground
Already planning to return, but a couple of catches
I stayed here six nights and already planning to book again for next year. Incredibly friendly staff, lovely beach, pretty salt marsh and because there isn't much else to do, doesn't get overrun by kids or idiots. Clean bathrooms.
The campground is across a busy street from the park/beach, you must check in before office closes on arrival date, but then you get a gate code for 24 hour access- including beach permission, which is exclusive to campers after hours.
There's no crosswalk and it's about a 15 minute walk to the beach, if you want to be closer to the ocean or have limited mobility, Ft. Clinch to the north is a better bet. There are also like four parks in between that are dog friendly.
All sites are close to bathrooms. The ones by the marsh have nice sunset views. The ADA lots are paved concrete, others are gravel.
Contrary to the Dyrt listing, cell service isn't great. I had no Verizon and, based on this listing, bought an ATT SIM, which got me two LTE bars and once in a while one 5G. Enough to browse a little, but not work or streaming.
- David R.Guide
Blythe Island regional campground Georgia
Private camping
Navigating the park and campground entrance was a bit tight with my 45-foot motorhome flat-towing a car, but we made it! Once inside, the campground was easily navigable with many nice campsites, full hookups, and cable. T-Mobile cell signal was excellent. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay! 🚐🏕️ #Park #Campground #Motorhome #Campsites #Hookups #Cable #Signal #Stay
Guide to Woodbine
Cumberland Island tent campsites near Woodbine, Georgia are accessible only through a well-managed ferry system that limits daily visitor counts. The island's 18-mile length encompasses salt marshes, maritime forests, and pristine beaches with camping options ranging from 0.5 to 10.5 miles from the ferry landing. Summer temperatures average 90°F with high humidity, while winter lows can drop to the 40s, making fall and spring ideal for camping.
What to do
Wildlife viewing opportunities: At Sea Camp Campground, wild horses are frequently spotted on beaches and throughout the camp area. "Wild horses running on the beach (and all over the island). Be sure to bring/rent a bike so you can explore all the interesting sites along the islands trails," notes Kelly M.
Historical exploration: The island features several ruins including the Dungeness mansion. "The ruins of an old mansion look like a much older archeological site," shares Kelly M. about visiting from Sea Camp. Campers can hike to these historical sites on well-marked trails.
Kayaking access: Brickhill Bluff offers direct water access for kayakers. "We paddled from the mainland in St. Mary's to this spot on the island. If you time the tide right, you can ride the Crooked River out relatively quickly," advises Sarah C. This campsite allows paddlers to pull boats directly onto shore.
Beach activities: Morning beach walks provide solitude and shell collecting opportunities. "Walking out on beach from tent every morning just to watch the sun rise over the Atlantic ocean while crab boats chug along being part of the scenery as the sun rises, you are first and only person on an 18 mile long beach until around 10 a.m.," reports Charles D.
What campers like
Pristine wilderness setting: The limited visitor access creates an uncrowded experience. At Stafford Beach Campground, campers appreciate the isolation. "We slept under spanish moss covered trees and had a beach to ourselves during the day. It really felt like we had this gorgeous barrier island just for us," shares Christy P.
Unique wildlife encounters: Armadillos frequently visit campsites. "The only animals we saw at the actual campsite were armadillos and raccoons, the latter of which were bold enough to walk right up to our campfire when we started cooking," notes Marian K. from Sea Camp.
Educational programs: Rangers provide informative sessions on local wildlife. "The resident volunteer led an info session on armadillos which was educational and fun and really added value to our trip," explains Marian K. These programs enhance understanding of the island ecosystem.
Spacious campsites: Most sites offer ample room for tents and hammocks. "Each site has a good amount of privacy and comes with a fire ring (and grill on top), picnic table, and food cage. We had one of the smaller sites - but it still had plenty of room, even with the tent and the hammock," details Marian K.
What you should know
Bring proper supplies: All gear must be carried from ferry landing to campsites. "Whatever supplies you choose to go camping with, you will need to 'wheel it on' the actual ferry, which likely requires a hard examination of what really is essential versus 'nice-to-have'," advises Stuart K. from Sea Camp Campground.
Ferry planning critical: "You will need to calculate both your entrance AND exit to this enchanting island by more than a couple of hours on both sides of arrival and departure, so make sure you research embarkation and disembarkation times closely and buy your ferry tickets WELL IN ADVANCE," cautions Stuart K.
Insect protection essential: Mosquitoes can be problematic, especially at inland sites and during warmer months. "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," explains Renee B. about Hickory Hill.
Water treatment needed: Some campsites require water purification. "Water at Seacamp is potable but has a funny taste. Water elsewhere on the island must be boiled," advises Adela D. Carrying water filtration systems is recommended for backcountry sites.
Tips for camping with families
Select appropriate campsite distance: For families with young children, Sea Camp offers the most accessible option. "I decided to do Sea Camp this time because I was camping with my mother and my three year old. It's the perfect campground for those who don't want to forego basic amenities," shares Marian K.
Bring transportation assistance: Wagons help with gear and child transport. "We took a wagon to carry to our stuff (and the kid) but the road terrain was pretty rough," notes Marian K. about navigating from the dock to Sea Camp.
Pack efficiently for ferry crossing: "The ferry service requires advance reservations, and campers should be prepared to pack in all supplies and pack out all trash," explains Marian K. Family camping requires careful planning due to ferry limitations.
Consider weather timing: Summer heat can be challenging for children. "It was a hot time of year but under the canopy of the live oak trees where the tent sites are located (Sea Camp) was easily 10+ degrees cooler than elsewhere. However, be warned, it was extremely humid," advises David S. from Sea Camp Campground.
Tips from RVers
No RV access on island: Cumberland Island only accommodates tent camping. For nearby RV options, consider Dutton Island Preserve in Atlantic Beach, Florida. "This is one of those spots that you come across and you're not sure if you want to write about it and share it with anyone else for the fear that this place will become overrun with folks that will ruin it for us locals," shares Stuart K.
Alternative RV camping: For RVers wanting to explore Cumberland as a day trip, consider camping at mainland locations and using the ferry service. "100% need to book the ferry in advance and avoid leaving valuables (or anything obvious) in the car when you leave it behind on the mainland," advises Kelly M.
Timing considerations: Plan RV stays during spring or fall for optimal weather conditions. "I highly recommend reserving in advance as it's very popular," suggests Marian K. regarding general visitation to the island.
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