Can you reserve a site at Mainland Visitor Center?

No. Mainland Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Mainland Visitor Center

Facility · Georgia ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Cumberland Island National Seashore (National Seashore) · Open Access

5 ft
Elevation

Cumberland Island Visitor Center — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

The Mainland Visitor Center is located at the waterfront in downtown St. Marys, GA. Visitors taking a ferry to the island should check in at this location 1 hour prior to departure. The visitor center offers exhibits, a bookstore with memorabilia, and information to help you plan your visit to the island. Rangers are available to answer questions, sell park passes, and issue camping permits for private boaters. Long term parking is located one block west on the north side of the street.

Getting there

To reach the visitor center from Interstate 95: • Take Exit 3 for US 40 • Take US 40 East toward “Historic Downtown St. Marys” • US 40 becomes Osborne Rd. Continue on until you reach the waterfront • Turn right on St. Marys Rd • The visitor center will be two blocks down on your left (113 St. Marys St W, St Marys GA 31558)

30.72026, -81.54975 · 30°43'12.9"N 81°32'59.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 64°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	64	67	72	77	84	88	91	90	86	80	72	66
Low °F	45	49	54	60	68	73	75	75	73	65	56	49
Precip in	3.2	3.1	3.3	3.0	2.7	6.1	5.0	6.4	7.2	5.0	1.9	3.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Cumberland Island Visitor Information Desk — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Cumberland Island Visitor Center Bookstore — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Mainland Visitor Center

Can you reserve a site at Mainland Visitor Center?: No. Mainland Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Mainland Visitor Center

Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Mainland Museum 0.1 mi · Facility
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Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant 30.9 mi · Facility
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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