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Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits

GA · Cumberland Island National Seashore

Booking is hardest here in November (8/10) and easiest in July (4/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan7
  2. Feb7
  3. Mar7
  4. Apr7
  5. May6
  6. Jun5
  7. Jul4
  8. Aug4
  9. Sep6
  10. Oct7
  11. Nov8
  12. Dec6
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (November), arrivals are lightest on Thursday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

Activities: BOATING, CAMPING, BIRDING, BEACHCOMBING, FISHING, BACKPACKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, KAYAKING, MOTOR BOAT, PHOTOGRAPHY, RANGER STATION, SAILING, WATER ACCESS, SWIMMING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING

Location

Where it is