Cumberland Island cancels camping reservations through Oct. 11

ST. MARYS, Ga. – The Cumberland Island National Seashore park is cancelling camping reservations through Oct. 11 due to Hurricane Irma related damage, the park announced Saturday.

Docks that are needed for island access were badly damaged. Reservation holders will be notified by email of the cancellation, and will receive a full refund of their camping permit fees. 

Cumberland Island National Seashore is also cancelling the first scheduled hunt on the island, Oct. 16, 17 and 18.  Pay.gov will issue refunds.

Please contact the Cumberland Island Ferry office at 877-860-6787 for information on refunds and transfers of ferry reservations for camping visits or day visits.

In the event that further closures and cancellations are necessary, updates will be posted on the Cumberland Island and Recreation.gov websites, and on the park's Facebook page.