BeachMapDriftwood Beach
A surreal “tree graveyard” where decades of erosion have left weathered, sun-bleached oaks and pines lying across the sand — one of the most photographed spots on the coast. It’s on Jekyll, so the island day-use parking fee applies; the small lot fills at sunrise with photographers.
Jekyll Island, Georgia · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
- WhereJekyll Island, Georgia
- CostTicketed / paid
- ParkingIsland daily parking fee; small north-end lot
About Driftwood Beach
Driftwood Beach is a paid or ticketed hidden gem in Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Parking at Driftwood Beach
Island daily parking fee; small north-end lot. BeachMap shows Driftwood Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Check Driftwood Beach parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Driftwood Beach is a quieter, out-of-the-way spot, so it's worth checking conditions before you make the trip. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 89°F, and it's reliably beach weather March to October. Tap Driftwood Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.
Open Driftwood Beach on the map →Driftwood Beach: FAQ
- Is there parking at Driftwood Beach?
- Island daily parking fee; small north-end lot. BeachMap shows Driftwood Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
- Is Driftwood Beach free?
- No — Driftwood Beach is ticketed or paid (Island daily parking fee; small north-end lot).