Cumberland Island National Seashore provides the perfect getaway for those looking for pristine beaches, wild horses, and beautiful maritime forests and wildlife. However, if you only want to get to the beach, you can begin the hike at the trailhead on Grand Avenue, the main road through the park. Cumberland Island offers five campgrounds , which include designated campsites at Sea Camp and Stafford Beach; and Wilderness campsites at: Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise and Brickhill Bluff. Needless to say my goal was to see a wild horse. file_download GPX/KML . Cumberland Island National Seashore is a beautiful barrier island in Georgia just 50 miles north of Jacksonville, FL boasting a wealth of natural attractions. Day 1 of 5 on Cumberland Island, Georgia in October 2018. Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center, 101 Wheeler St., St. Marys. These sights offer various degrees of amenities. Both have bathrooms with showers, and the campsites have fire pits. Overview. Located 5.5 miles from Sea Camp, in the heart of the island. Cumberland Island is located seven miles east of St. Mary’s, Georgia, and is only accessible by boat. South Point Trail. Distance 4 hrs 18 min. link Copy Link. This trail goes by Hickory Hill. Preise ansehen . Hütte/Campingplatz. Hickory Hill offers a fascinating close encounter with an intriguing interior freshwater wetland and its wildlife. Ashley Pond Trail. Cumberland Island is a barrier island off of the coast of Georgia. Rayfield Trail . Parallel Trail. Hütte/Campingplatz. This is a moderate one way trail to Yankee Paradise in Cumberland Island National Seashore. Yankee Paradise Campground is a campground in Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. Roller Coaster Trail. Much like my trip to the Okefenokee, my goal was met within the first hour or so of arriving on the island. There is a direct public ferry to Cumberland Island that departs from downtown St. Mary’s, and the ride lasts 45 minutes each way. We took the ferry from St. Mary's, GA to the island and hiked from Sea Camp dock to Yankee Paradise Campground. River Trail. Yankee Paradise. #1 hike out of 1 in Cumberland Island National Seashore | MODERATE. The island’s three backcountry sites include Hickory Hill (5.5 miles from Sea Camp), Yankee Paradise (7.5 miles from Sea Camp), and Brickhill Bluff (10.5 miles from Sea Camp, on the scenic Brickhill River). Lost Road Trail. Dungeness Trail. I am going to try and do a similar trip at the Cumberland Island National Seashore sometime in the near future. Crossing a bridge over a low tide mud flat marked with alligator prints and tail marks I round a corner and spot a wild horse on the road ahead. Its probably best known for being one of the few places you can go camping with wild horses. Since Cumberland Island now belongs to the American public, who purchased it from the private owners, in early February of last year my wife and I decided to check on our property by making a three day-back-pack. Kings Bottom Trail. The place is quiet year-round—just 50,000 people visited in 2017—but even more so in January. I have never done a beach/sand-type trip (the closest being Conecuh National Forest last Summer), so I think this one would be a great one to start out on. Shady road, early morning, crystal clear blue sky – walking south from Brickhill Bluff Campsite. Thanks to everyone who replied earlier. Nr. Duck House Trail. Cumberland Island is the southern most barrier island located off the coast of Georgia near the town of St. Marys. Yankee Paradise, Cumberland Island: Se anmeldelser fra rejsende, billeder og gode tilbud vedr. This is a weekend trip to Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia. Cumberland Island National Seashore. Preise ansehen . 0 Bewertungen. Unfortunately I live about 6-7 hrs away, in Alabama, so my planning may be a bit different. Time. Visitor Centers: The main visitor center is in St. Marys, Georgia near the dock.. Campgrounds: Sea Camp, Stafford Beach, Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise, Brickhill Bluff Nr. We took a ferry from Saint Mary's Georgia to the Sea Camp dock and hiked 5.5 miles to the Hickory Hill Campsite. Sea Camp has toilets, treated water, and cold showers. 3 von 3 Unterkünften in der Kategorie bestes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis in Cumberland Island. The ferry makes two round-trip voyages from St. Marys daily, except December-February when it operates Thursdays-Mondays. It is a genuine robber-baron mansion, after all, built in 1901 by the Carnegie family on Georgia’s Cumberland Island. GPX; KML 6.9 mi. Below is a (lengthy!) To reach the island there is a ferry service that runs around $20.00 round trip. No cars, pets or kayaks permitted. Nr. Posts tagged Yankee Paradise Cumberland Island Getaway. Trails on Cumberland Island. Most of Cumberland Island was designated a National Seashore in 1972 and is managed by the National Park Service as a unit in its park system. Facebook; Twitter ; Email; directions Driving Directions. From the road to the beach is two miles (four miles round trip). Brickhill Bluff. There are also three Wilderness Camping sites Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise and Brickhill Bluff for very primitive camping. Park Size: 36,415 acres. The Duck House Trail at Cumberland Island National Seashore runs approximately 2.5 miles from Plum Orchard Mansion on the western side of the island to the beach on the Atlantic Ocean side. CUMBERLAND ISLAND (PRIVATE) Sea Camp Beach Sea Camp Ranger Station Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center Stafford Beach Hickory Hill Yankee Paradise Brickhill Bluff Ice House Museum Dock Dock Dungeness Ruins Cemetery Cemetery water Plum Orchard water (sulfur) water The Settlement First African Baptist Church Lighthouse (abandoned) Halfmoon Bluff Long Point Burbank … Willow Pond Trail. There are five campgrounds on Cumberland Island: Sea Camp, Stafford Beach, Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise, and Brickhill Bluff. During tourist season this service runs daily - be sure to note the times because if you miss the last ferry you will be spending another night on the island. Due to being located in a wetland area, bugs are often prevalent. 0 Bewertungen. Advance reservations recommended. Yankee Paradise is an excellent base camp for exploring the heart of the Cumberland Island Wilderness Area. Nr. Tags: Camping on Cumberland Island, Cumberland Island, Sea Camp Campground. The sites were amazingly private. A permit is … A chain of inland marshes and shallow lakes form an ecosystem reminiscent of the Florida Everglades. The mansion, built by Thomas Carnegie on the former site of Catharine Greene Miller's estate, burned in the mid-twentieth century. GOODlife Staff // December 27, 2020 0 Bewertungen. Non-potable water 1 mile from each location, between Hickory Hill and Yankee Paradise. Cumberland Island Ferry. Tar Kiln Trail. Preise ansehen . Entrance Fee: $10 per adult (valid for 7 days) in addition to a ferry fee. Brickhill Bluff. Table Point Trail. Preise ansehen . Private charters available. I’ve hiked miles barefoot along a sandy shore without passing another human on Cumberland Island, a national seashore reserve tucked away on the southeast coast of Georgia. Find out more details and check site availability for Site 1, Loop Yankee Paradise in Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits at Cumberland Island National Seashore with Recreation.gov. Hiking north along the Lost Trail you can explore the waters of the Sweetwater Lake Complex. 3 von 3 Unterkünften in der Kategorie bestes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis in Cumberland Island. 48 ft. Elev Gain. Our large site had so many palmettos that you couldn’t see anyone else and above a canopy of spindly live oaks. $28; $18 children 15 and younger, plus tax, round-trip. Cumberland Island - Where nature and history meet. Pratts Trail. There are no bears on the island. Yankee Paradise Trail. On my Cumberland Island, Ga camping trip we stayed at the Sea Camp. Sea Camp and Stafford Beach are “nicer” in that they have more amenities. 2 von 3 Unterkünften in der Kategorie bestes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis in Cumberland Island . Two miles past Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise sits almost directly in the middle of Cumberland Island, offering equidistant access to both the beach and the inland attractions that the island plays host to. 2 von 3 Unterkünften in der Kategorie bestes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis in Cumberland Island . The ferry runs multiple times a day with the earliest departure from St. Mary’s at 9 AM and the latest departure from Cumberland Island at 5:30 PM. Cumberland Island is the largest and southernmost of the barrier islands and offers a wide variety of activities for hikers, bird-watchers, bikers, swimmers, boaters, and campers alike. Oyster Pond Trail. All three sites are large and accommodate multiple tents and multiple groups. Nearby Communities: St. Marys. After reaching Cumberland Island National Seashore, we will spend the remainder of the week camping at the island's backcountry sites. Stafford Beach also has a privy and cold showers, with easy access to the Atlantic shoreline. share Share . One quick look, a photograph and it disappeared – leaving only a feeling of wild nature and mystery. Established: October 23, 1972. Wading into the water was sweet relief, and for a wonderful moment I was both cool and relieved be bug free. There are no set sites, so you can pitch your tent anywhere in the clearing as long as it is not on vegetation. Cumberland Island National Seashore Information. Camping is only permitted in these five campgrounds. I attempted to walk with dignity to the ocean to wash them off, only to break into a run after I simply could not take it any more. All are completely primitive—not even portable toilets—and offer campers nothing more than a large clearing on which to pitch a tent. summary of our recent trip for anyone interested in camping with children: Our family of five just finished a fabulous four day / three night camping trip to Cumberland Island.It was a very memorable experience and deserves a little shout-out to any other families who might be considering such a trip for the first time. Aug 12, 2012 - Ruins of the Dungeness Mansion on Cumberland Island. 0 Bewertungen. terrain. 5 Days 4 Nights - Blythe Island to Jekyll Island, Crooked River to Cumberland Island (Brickhill, Yankee Paradise, Seacamp) There are three backcountry campsites at Cumberland Island National Seashore: Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise, and Brickhill Bluff. In Cumberland Island sind keine weiteren Unterkünfte verfügbar. Yankee Paradise på Tripadvisor. Yankee Paradise. Yankee Paradise is a campsite inside of Cumberland Island National Seashore. 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