Stafford Beach Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $12.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 10 total · 10 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 30.8067, -81.4514
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Stafford Beach Campground requires a three and a half mile hike from Sea Camp. All sites are walk-to, tent sites and campers are responsible for transporting all gear. Carts of any kind or wheeled coolers cannot be used to haul gear. The site has flush toilets, cold showers, and water spigots with potable water. The sites include fire rings with grills. Food storage lockers (bear boxes) are available. Sites are $12 a night, good for up to 6 people.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Stafford Beach Campground free?
No. Stafford Beach Campground charges $12.00. 10 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Stafford Beach Campground?
Stafford Beach Campground has 10 sites on record. 10 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Stafford Beach Campground?
Stafford Beach 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 3.5 miles North from the Sea Camp dock. The Parallel trail or main road will lead most of the way to the campground. For directions to the mainland Visitor Center and ferry check-in, visit the Directions page on the park website.
What is the weather like at Stafford Beach Campground?
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.
What are the rules at Stafford Beach Campground?
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. 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, Stafford Beach, 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.
Nearby
- Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite1.8 mi
- Yankee Paradise Wilderness Campsite2.9 mi
- Sea Camp Campground3.1 mi
- Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite6.1 mi
- Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits8.3 mi
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.
