contact-details

  • Phone Number: 912-882-4336 Voice

  • Email Address: cuis_info@nps.gov

  • Description: For general campground inquiries contact Cumberland Island National Seashore. To make reservations or to inquire about availability contact Recreation.gov.

Fees

Cost: 9.00
Description: Permits are $9 a night, good for up to 6 people. Title: Wilderness Camping Fee

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 4

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0

About

Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite is one of three campgrounds in Cumberland Island’s designated wilderness on the northern part of the island. The campsite is located 10.5 miles north of the Sea Camp dock. Wilderness sites have no amenities. Fires are prohibited, but camp stoves can be used for cooking. Campers should be prepared to hang all food and trash. Water is available from a pump well located in the site and must be treated. Permits are $9 a night, good for up to 6 people.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. All camping on Cumberland Island requires a reservation and printed permit, and must be done in a designated campsite. Dispersed camping and beach camping are not permitted. Check the ferry schedule prior to reserving your Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permit unless you are traveling by private boat. The ferry does not operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from December through February.

Regulations Overview: Stay Limit: 7 consecutive nights. A person cannot hold more than one permit for the same date. That permit holder must occupy the site. Maximum campers and equipment: The individual site maximum is six persons. Children two years of age and under do not count toward the maximum. Gear Transport: Campers are responsible for transporting gear from the dock to the campgrounds. No carts or wheeled coolers are allowed. Check out time: 10:00 a.m. Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Food and Trash Storage: Store or hang all food and trash. Raccoons are common. Follow Leave No Trace principles Drinking Water: Available at Plum Orchard and all areas south of Sea Camp. Treat water at all other areas of the island. No Pets: Only service animals are permitted in campgrounds. No Lifeguards. Swim at your own risk. All animals on the island - including horses - are wild! Do not approach within 50 feet of horses; they may bite or kick.

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/253730

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

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  • cellPhoneInfo= Cell phone reception can be spotty on the island. Campers may need to leave the site to get a good connection. Dial 9-1-1 in cases of emergency.

  • fireStovePolicy= Fires are not permitted in the wilderness area. No beach fires. Camp stoves are permitted.

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  • additionalInfo= All water at the site must be treated before consuming. Come prepared to hang all food and trash to keep it safe from wildlife. Food storage canisters also work well.

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Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= No

  • toilets= No Toilets

    SubValue: "No Toilets"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= None

    SubValue: "None"

  • cellPhoneReception= Yes - year round

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= No

  • dumpStation= No

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= No

  • potableWater= Water, but not potable

    SubValue: "Water"

    SubValue: " but not potable"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= No

campsites

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