Cumberland Information and Itinerary
Cumberland Island is traditionally known as the largest of Georgia’s barrier islands, and was established as a National Seashore in 1972. Maritime forest, freshwater lakes, endless marsh creeks, and 17.5 miles of undeveloped beach are only the beginning to experiencing this national treasure. Wild horses, pigs, armadillos, and alligators are just a few of the full-time residents here.
We choose to paddle to and explore the remote North End of Cumberland Island, and we depart with our kayaks from Crooked River State Park, 8 miles north of St. Mary’s. The closest airport to St. Mary’s is in Jacksonville, FL. Going North on I-95 take exit 1, head for St. Mary’s, and take spur 40 (a left turn) to Crooked River State Park. Going South on I-95, take exit 3, and do the same.
DAY 1: We meet at Crooked River State Park in the morning (depending on the tides), meet, greet, and pack the kayaks with our gear. It is about 6 miles to our lunch stop at Plum Orchard on Cumberland Island. From here we paddle up the west side of Cumberland 6 more miles to our campsite on the Brickhill River- Brickhill Bluff. It is a primitive and beautiful campsite with just a water pump.
DAY 2: After breakfast we pack a lunch into our daypacks and spend the day exploring the trails, historic sites, and beach on the least visited north end of Cumberland.
DAY 3: We depart Cumberland after breakfast and paddle the incoming tide back to Crooked River State Park. We usually arrive early afternoon.
$350 - Our trips include all meals, guides, camping and kayaking gear, and camping fees. A discount is available for people or groups providing their own suitable kayak, or wanting to provide their own meals and camping gear. Minimum participants – 4.
