The conservancy continues
to preserve the island as a
refuge rather than a resort,
making its conservation one
of its top priorities. For now,
though, visitors can take a
45-minute ferry from St.
Mary’s to the island and
back four times a day, or
even camp on the island at
its campgrounds.
ecological protection of the island, and thus keep
it “wild.” In 1982, these efforts paid off when Congressman
Bo Ginn, along with Senators Mack
Mattingly and Sam Nunn, helped shepherd
legislation designating 8,840 acres of Cumberland
Island as Federal Wilderness.
The conservancy continues to preserve the
island as a refuge rather than a resort, making its
conservation one of its top priorities. For now,
though, visitors can take a 45-minute ferry from
St. Marys, Ga. to the island and back four times a
day, or even camp on the island at its campgrounds.
Many have even found the beauty and
seclusion the perfect backdrop for their weddings,
including John F. Kennedy and Carolyn
Bessette.
Visiting the island
The island is only accessible by boat. The ferry
leaves from nearby St. Marys, and the schedule
for the 45-minute trip varies, so be sure to check
cumberlandislandferry.com for dates and times.
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