Seventeen miles of undeveloped national seashore roamed by wild horses — about as remote as East Coast sand gets. There’s no driving on; you book the St. Marys ferry in advance and walk in, so it never feels crowded.
St. Marys, Georgia · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
Cumberland Island Beach is a paid or ticketed hidden gem in St. Marys, Georgia. On-site you'll find restrooms.
No cars — ferry from St. Marys (reserve ahead). BeachMap shows Cumberland Island Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
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