Cumberland Island
United States, Georgia
Cumberland Island
LocationUnited States, Georgia
RegionGeorgia
TypeNational Seashore
Coordinates30.8333°, -81.4167°
Established1972-10-23
Area147.37
Nearest CitySt. Marys (7 mi)
Major CityJacksonville (37 mi)
About Cumberland Island
Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island preserves over 9,800 acres of Congressionally designated Wilderness, featuring windswept dunes, pristine beaches, and ancient maritime forests. The island is famous for its population of feral horses, descendants of animals brought centuries ago. Visitors encounter abundant wildlife including armadillos, deer, wild turkeys, gopher tortoises, and diverse shorebirds.