Cumberland Island Wilderness
Cumberland Island Wilderness is a 9,907-acre wilderness area in Camden County, Georgia. It rises from about -4 to 50 ft. The nearest town is Kings Bay Base, 5.7 miles away in a straight line.
Cumberland Island Wilderness map
Cumberland Island Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Kings Bay Base, GA is the nearest town, 5.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Cumberland Island Wilderness is about 50 ft, and its lowest about -4 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Cumberland Island Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 9,907 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Cumberland Island National Seashore, 912-882-5688 |
Getting to Cumberland Island Wilderness
- Kings Bay Base, GA is the nearest town, 5.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Cumberland Island Wilderness
- Sweetwater Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to Cumberland Island Wilderness
- National Park Service unitCumberland Island Wilderness lies inside Cumberland Island National Seashore, a National Park Service unit.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Georgia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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