Openings · last 7 days
27
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 27 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-253730
When Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits reopens
Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
71
Openings · last 90 days
85
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 85 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 15:00 and 19:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 28 of 85 detected openings (32.9%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 21 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 13–32 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 010 | 8 | 9.4% |
| 002 | 6 | 7.1% |
| 004 | 6 | 7.1% |
| 008 | 6 | 7.1% |
| 013 | 6 | 7.1% |
Site 010 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 8. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 31 monitored sites
Of the 5,673 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 2,089 open for online reservation · 3,515 reserved · 69 closed.
Where the open windows are
63.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,089 of 5,673 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online63.2%
Open site-nights2,089 / 5,673
Reserved (of online inventory)3,515 / 5,604
Weekday openings1,405
Weekend openings684
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,405 fall on weekdays and 684 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 495 of 961 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 31 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 3 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 3 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 18 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 12 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 3 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 3 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 11 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 3 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Yankee Paradise - Wilderness | 157 |
| Hickory Hill - Wilderness | 154 |
| Brickhill Bluff - Wilderness | 152 |
| 002 | 100 |
| 008 | 95 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,089 open site-nights across 31 sites at Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 339 2-night, 266 3-night, 69 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 009.
All 31 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankee Paradise - Wilderness | Not recorded | None | 157 | 50 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +145 more |
| Hickory Hill - Wilderness | Not recorded | None | 154 | 50 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +142 more |
| Brickhill Bluff - Wilderness | Not recorded | None | 152 | 38 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +140 more |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 100 | 24 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7 +88 more |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 95 | 24 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 22, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4 +83 more |
| 003 | Not recorded | None | 94 | 20 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 22 +82 more |
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 94 | 24 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +82 more |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 94 | 12 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +82 more |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 92 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 21, Oct 22 +80 more |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 90 | 22 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 2, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15 +78 more |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 84 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +72 more |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 84 | 11 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 21, Oct 28, Oct 29, Nov 1, Nov 8 +72 more |
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 80 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 2 +68 more |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 67 | 12 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 4, Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +55 more |
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 61 | 19 nights | Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 17, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 +49 more |
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 57 | 12 nights | Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 21, Oct 27, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 6, Dec 13 +45 more |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 53 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Oct 1, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 6, Dec 7 +41 more |
| 003 | Not recorded | None | 47 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 28, Oct 21, Nov 8, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16 +35 more |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 46 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Oct 29, Nov 5, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 22, Dec 23 +34 more |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 46 | 12 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Nov 1, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16 +34 more |
| 015 | Not recorded | None | 44 | 5 nights | Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 29, Nov 1, Nov 12, Nov 17, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 6, Dec 7 +32 more |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 42 | 6 nights | Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17 +30 more |
| 016 | Not recorded | None | 39 | 9 nights | Sep 28, Oct 1, Nov 3, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 21, Dec 22 +27 more |
| GN | Not recorded | None | 35 | 5 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 22, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 +23 more |
| 014 | Not recorded | None | 33 | 5 nights | Oct 21, Nov 12, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 6, Dec 10, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 21, Dec 22 +21 more |
| 012 | Not recorded | None | 29 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Oct 1, Nov 19, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 13, Dec 22, Dec 23, Dec 24 +17 more |
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 27 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Oct 1, Dec 2, Dec 13, Dec 18, Dec 21, Dec 24, Jan 18, 2027, Jan 19, 2027, Jan 20, 2027, Jan 21, 2027, Jan 24, 2027 +15 more |
| GS | Not recorded | None | 26 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 8, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 24, Jan 3, 2027 +14 more |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Dec 9, Dec 13, Dec 22, Dec 23, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027 +13 more |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 26, Jan 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 013 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 28, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 23, Dec 24, Jan 13, 2027, Jan 17, 2027 +6 more |
About Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits
Overview
Whether you are looking to spend a night with family and friends around a campfire under the moss covered branches of the live oak trees, or looking for the rugged challenges and solitude of the wilderness, you will find it on Cumberland Island National Seashore. The park includes a designated Wilderness area, undeveloped beaches, historic sites, cultural ruins, critical habitat and nesting areas, as well as numerous plant and animal communities. The national seashore also offers a wide variety of camping opportunities.
Watch the "Camping on Cumberland Island" video for information to help you plan an d prepare for your trip.
Campgrounds
Cumberland Island offers five campgrounds , which include designated campsites at Sea Camp and Stafford Beach; and Wilderness campsites at: Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise and Brickhill Bluff. Camping is only permitted in these five campgrounds. A permit is required to camp in any of these five camping areas.
Getting There
Visitors must take a boat to the island. Most visitors arrive via the Cumberland Island Ferry from St. Marys, Georgia (see Park Concessioner Services below).
The ferry does not transport automobiles or RVs. Check the ferry schedule prior to reserving your Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permit unless you are traveling by private boat. The ferry does not operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from December through February.
Island Information
Cumberland Island is 18 miles (29 km) long and .5 miles (.8 km) to 3 miles (5 km) wide. Bring your cell phone if possible. Use airplane mode to reserve battery power. There is electricity at the Sea Camp Ranger Station, Sea Camp Campground, and Stafford Beach Campground for recharging devices. Dial 911 to report emergencies and disturbances. There are no stores, restaurants or other amenities on the island. After arriving on the island, campers must hike, walk or bike from the dock to the campgrounds and transport all gear. There is no transporation service. The distance ranges from .5 miles (.8 km) to Sea Camp to 10.5 miles (17 km) to Brickhill Bluff. Carts of any kind and wheeled coolers are not allowed north of Sea Camp Campground. Hammocks permitted only with hammock stands. New for 2021. See Superintendent's Compendium Be prepared for extreme weather, sun exposure, and a variety of insects. Ticks, no see-ums, and mosquitoes are prevalent during summer months; protect yourself accordingly. Understand your limitations; the island has no conveniences; be prepared for a remote setting and a harsh environment.
Bicycle and Carts
For information on using carts and camping with bicycles visit the Cumberland Island Camping Page
For information on bicycle and cart rentals, as well as transporting your bike to the island visit Cumberland Island Ferry webpage .
Ferry Reservations, Bicycle and Cart Rental, and Tour Reservations - Contact: Cumberland Island Ferry at www.cumberlandislandferry.com or call (877) 860-6787.
Cumberland Island Ferry passengers must check-in at the Cumberland Island Mainland Visitor Center in Saint Marys at least 30 minutes prior to their ferry departure time: https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/be-ready.htm
Campers must deboard the ferry at the Sea Camp Dock (not at the Dungeness Dock).
Recreation
There are over 50 miles of trails and roads as well as 18 miles of beach. Hiking, biking, camping, birdwatching, and beachcombing are popular activities on the island.
Facilities
There are no amenities on the island beyond the restrooms and water fountains. You should bring lunch and water bottles to refill. Be Ready!
Natural Features
The island is home to more than 17 miles of undeveloped beach, a maritime forest of oak hammock and long leaf pine, tidal creeks, and marshland. Visitors can see an abundance of wildlife from deer, turkey, alligators, and bobcats, to snakes, tortoises, lizards, and hundreds of migratory birds.
Nearby Attractions
City of St. Marys, GA - St. Marys, Georgia, the gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore, a small coastal village located in southeast Georgia remains one of Georgia's best kept secrets, a place rich in history, natural beauty and Southern hospitality. St. Marys and Cumberland Island National Seashore provide a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge - In southern Georgia and northern Florida there is a very special place, one of the oldest and best preserved freshwater systems in America. Native Americans called it Okefenoka, meaning “Land of the Trembling Earth”. Now this place, where earth, air, fire and water continuously reform the landscape, is preserved within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, created in 1937 to protect wildlife and for you to explore.
St. Marys Submarine Museum - This museum is a great place to learn about the "Silent Service". A wide variety of Submarine artifacts, memorabilia and information are available for viewing, and you can view the beautiful St Marys waterfront through a real periscope.
Crooked River State Park - Located on Georgia's Colonial Coast, this park offers cozy facilities in a beautiful setting. Campsites are surrounded by Spanish moss-draped oaks, while most cottages overlook the river. Hikers can explore the nature trail, which winds through a maritime forest and salt marsh. A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise.
Fort Frederica National Monument
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City of Jacksonville, FL
31 monitored sitesNo hookups29 shadedWaterfrontOceanfrontFire pitsMax party 20
Getting there
NPS VISITOR CENTER/FERRY CHECK-IN: Take Exit 3 from Interstate 95. At the exit stop light turn east on to Highway 40. Follow the signs traveling east into Historic St. Marys. Highway 40 East will become Osborne St. Once you reach the waterfront, turn right at the stop sign onto St Marys Street. The NPS Visitor Center is in the two story, blue building one block down on the left. The Mainland Visitor Center is located at 113 St. Marys Street West, Marys, GA 31558. Use this address to arrive at the right location. Do not use "Cumberland Island National Seashore" as this will not guide you to the correct location. Directions & Transportation page Parking: All visitors - day visitors and campers - must park in the Cumberland Island Parking Lot one block west of the Visitor Center. Bus and RV parking is located in marked spots along the roadway along the western edge of the parking area (Seagrove St.). Getting to the Island: 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 our Reservations page or visit the Cumberland Island Ferry website.
101 Wheeler St, St. Marys, GA 31558912-882-4336 X254
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits?
Reservations for Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits are made through Recreation.gov. 2,089 of 5,673 tracked site-nights are currently open (36.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 85 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits?
Campsite Sniper detected 27 site-date openings at Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits in the last 7 days, 71 over 30 days and 85 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits?
266 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 009. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits?
January 2027, with 495 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 961.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 21 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 13-32 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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