The largest and southernmost of the barrier islands that dot Georgia’s more than 100 miles of coastline, Cumberland Island is 17.5 miles long with more than 36,000 acres of salt marshes, maritime forest, sand dunes, and beachfront — more than 9,800 acres of which form the official Cumberland Island...
Cumberland Island’s extensive ecosystems, which include wide sand dunes and unspoiled beaches, salt marshes, freshwater wetlands, and lush maritime forest, make it one of the most remarkable Georgia barrier islands and national seashores. The area is home to more than 500 distinct plants, 300...
From the indigenous people of the Timucua tribe to Spanish missions, English forts, Southern estates, freed Black communities, and summer homes of wealthy industrialists, Cumberland Island has a history that dates back more than 4,000 years. Many of the island’s historic landmarks are accessible via...
Although Cumberland Island is remote and development is limited, that doesn’t mean you need to be an experienced backcountry camper to stay for a few days. Escape to the luxurious Greyfield Inn, where you can explore the island’s beauty on naturalist-led tours, dine on expertly prepared meals, and...
In Dalton, sports are our passion and a huge part of our community. With more than 40 baseball/softball (16 turf) fields, several football and soccer fields (four FIFA-size turf), and numerous basketball and volleyball courts in town, we can provide your organization with top-of-the-line facilities...
Spend a day exploring the delightful agricultural riches of McDuffie County, just 40 minutes west of Augusta, where calming lavender thrives on the hillsides and a high-tech dairy aims to keep cows happy. Experience it all in the small town of Dearing, where you’re invited to get down and (not so)...
Georgia’s largest barrier island, Cumberland Island, is an adventurist’s day-trip paradise. Where else do you get to take a ferry to a remote National Seashore, hike through the maritime forest and old dune ridge lines, have chance encounters with wildlife — including the infamous wild horses — tour...
Camping on Cumberland Island Choosing Your Campground When to Camp What to Pack Camping on Cumberland Island Imagine falling asleep under a canopy of windswept oaks, listening to the distant sound of waves crashing. You peek out of your tent as you hear a rustle in the nearby palmetto thicket and...