Campground · Fee



Sea Camp Campground is located a half mile from the Sea Camp dock. All sites are walk-to, tent sites and campers are responsible for transporting all gear. Carts can be used. There are flush toilets, drinking water, cold showers, and a dish washing sink. Each site has a fire ring with grill, picnic table and food storage. It is common for this campground to fill up. Permits are $22 a night for individual sites good for up to 6 people. Group sites are $40 a night good for up to 20 people.
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No. Sea Camp Campground charges $22.00. 16 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Sea Camp Campground has 16 sites on record. 16 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
Sea Camp Campground is located on Cumberland Island, and is only accessible by boat. All campers must deboard the ferry at the Sea Camp dock. If arriving by private boat the Sea Camp dock will be the closest to the campsite. The campground is located 0.5 miles east from the Sea Camp dock. A well traveled trail leads to the campground. For directions to the mainland Visitor Center and ferry check-in, visit the Directions page on the park website.
Weather conditions can change quickly. Keep an eye to the sky. It is hot and humid during the summer months. Bring water bottles and food. There are no services on the island beyond the water fountains and bathrooms. Wear a hat, light clothing and sunscreen. There is some tree cover but lots of sun to go with it. In winter, keep yourself hydrated and dress in layers.
Stay Limit: 7 consecutive nights. A person cannot hold more than one permit for the same date. That permit holder must occupy the site. Maximum campers and equipment: The individual site maximum is six persons. The Sea Camp Group Campground maximum is 20 people. Children two years of age and under do not count toward the maximum. Gear Transport: Campers are responsible for transporting gear from the dock to the campgrounds. Check out time: 10:00 a.m. Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Food and Trash Storage: Store or hang all food and trash. Raccoons are common. Follow Leave No Trace principles Drinking Water: Available at Plum Orchard and all areas south of Sea Camp. Treat water at all other areas of the island. No Pets: Only service animals are permitted in campgrounds. No Lifeguards. Swim at your own risk. All animals on the island - including horses - are wild! Do not approach within 50 feet of horses; they may bite or kick.
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.