Cumberland Island National Seashore
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| Cumberland Island National Seashore | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Location: | Camden County, Georgia, USA |
| Nearest city: | St. Marys, Georgia |
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| Area: | 36,415.39 acres (18,700.34 federal) 147.37 km² |
| Established: | October 23, 1972 |
| Visitation: | 40,291 (in 2005) |
| Governing body: | National Park Service |
Cumberland Island National Seashore preserves most of Cumberland Island in Camden County, Georgia, the largest of Georgia's Golden Isles. The seashore features magnificent and unspoiled beaches and dunes, marshes, and freshwater lakes. In addition to the natural features, the seashore includes some historic properties, such as Dungeness Ruins and Plum Orchard.
The island is only accessible by boat. The visitor center and boat access to the island are located in the town of St. Marys, Georgia. Public access via the ferry is limited, reservations are recommended. Camping is allowed in the seashore. The 9,886 acre Cumberland Island Wilderness is part of the seashore.
[edit] Administrative history
The national seashore was authorized by Congress on October 23, 1972, and is administered by the National Park Service. The wilderness area was designated on September 8, 1982. The seashore was designated a Biosphere Reserve in 1986.
[edit] References
- The National Parks: Index 2001–2003. Washington: U.S. Department of the Interior.
