Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore

This is truly the most incredible trip we have ever taken.  This place is magical.  The 3 mile hike with lots of gear was a bit much but we learned alot about what not to do and what not to pack.  We slept under spanish moss covered trees and had a beach to ourselve during the day.  It really felt like we had this gorgeous barrier island just for us.  We came on Labor day weekend and only saw one other person on the beach.  And wild horses, that's real! If you only camp one more time in your.life, this is the place.  Just be prepared, and you will have an epic, unforgettable time.

Such a beautiful and peaceful beach. I took a nap here and it was lovely!

This is a spot everyone should experience! The greenery is beautiful. We enjoyed waking around the island and exploring the old ruins. I definitely would love to revisit this spot and spend a little more time here.

I have lived next to Cumberland Island for 23 years. It is a must see for anyone that loves visiting a pristine island with wild horses and plenty of things to see!

Cumberland Island has something to do for everyone. There’s also different levels of camping such as front country camping, primitive camping, and backcountry-you’re-all-on-your-own-extreme primitive camping. There’s also a large variety of wildlife especially horses. They roam the entire island and they are not shy at all. There’s also gators, rattlesnakes, armadillos, brown snakes, and more. Those are just some of the creatures I actually encountered. some would probably be terrified but i was excited to have seen these animals in their natural habitat. Added to the whole primitive camping experience. Overall Cumberland Island was an awesome expirience, everythig from the 45 min ferry ride there and back to the biking along the coast on the beaches. (bike rentals are available). I recommend this adventure to anyone.

Almost everyone whom camps stays at Sea Camp and wheelbarrows in there stuff. However, this campground has a nice small number of sites that also is not too far of a hike from the dock: About three and a half miles from Sea Camp Dock, instead of less than a mile. Thankfully at this campground there are also restrooms, cold showers and water... Although, unlike at Sea Camp, it must be treated before drinking (boil, filter, UV, or chemical, etc...). Excellent tree coverage and a short walk to one of the most secluded beaches I’ve ever seen… Since there aren't any cash boxes in the backcountry sites you need to be prepared to hang your food and toiletries to avoid animal theft. Also plan ahead as you must backpack everything you will be using into Stafford and you also must pack it all out again, including your trash. There are(were) no trashcans, even in the restrooms.

This campsite was amazing. It felt like a tropical island. This place reminds you of Hawaii. This campsite is on the small side but is well worth it. Me and my wife absolutely loved it. The site will fit about 20 campers and fills up very fast. It cost 2 dollars a person. 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. The visitor center told us to hang all food and trash on the trees because there are animals that do go through it.. All the campers were really friendly and they would always bring food over and share. Some campers slept in a hammock which was very convenient. There was Campers from Cape town and Russia. The site is not far from the beach and only takes about 5 minutes. The firewood is damp and it is difficult to start a fire here.