Stafford Beach Campground

St Marys, GA · Campground

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in St Marys
#3
of 11 hotels
City Percentile
60%
rating percentile
Address
Stafford Beach Campground, Cumberland Island, St Marys, GA 31558
Phone
(218) 820-0362
Website
www.nps.gov/cuis/index.htm

Stafford Beach Campground is a hotel located in St Marys, GA. It is one of 11 hotels listed in St Marys. Its 4.7-star rating is above the St Marys city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #3 among St Marys hotels by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Elliott KX Olson · Dec 2025

we camped at site #2 and it was very pleasant. close enough to the beach that you can hear the waves, the walk to the beach is fairly short, although there is this really steep and sandy section of the hill that almost did me in 🫠 I was struck by just how private the beach is: nothing but ocean, sky, and sand for as far as the eye can see. it's actually a little disorienting at first, lol. I saw some conflicting information, so just to be clear: there is indeed potable water by this campsite! it was really tasty, too. there's a nice little bathroom building with outlets where you can charge your phone, and they have cold showers. the Stafford Beach area is a 3-mile hike from the Sea Camp ferry drop off point. there's a trail you can take, but I personally recommend walking along the main

★★★★★ 5.0 Cindy Belt · Oct 2023

Great camping! Bathhouse has potable water, flush toilets, cold showers, inside sinks, an outdoor sink to wash dishes, and plenty of outlets to charge your phone. Phone service is hit or miss, at best 4G with one bar. Campsites are big enough for several tents set among the oaks. The bear box is great for food but I also used it for my whole backpack and as a sort-of staging spot. At night you hear the forest sounds plus the waves crashing on the beach. While I was there the campers were quiet with few kids here. During my walks on the beach I literally walked a couple of hours without seeing anyone. As long as you can handle the 3.5 mile hike with a full load, it's a wonderful campsite.

★★★★★ 5.0 Aliza Brown · Mar 2020

The most beautiful beach campground I have ever seen. Bring a hammock and a swimsuit! You won’t regret it. After setting up camp, hike about 0.2 miles to get to Stafford beach. Full faculties at this campground including restrooms and a shower. I found these facilities to be quite clean with regards to their locations.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Kelly Miller · Oct 2021

If you hike in to Stafford campground, you will appreciate the accommodations. There electricity and water but you MUST filter the water for drinking/cooking. There is no hot water but it is actually ok and refreshing after a long day of hiking. The best place to view the wild horses is just down the access road. The beach is awesome and peaceful. No crowds here probably because it is such an effort to get and stay here. All the campsites are nicely located with tree cover, fire rings and a choice of tent locations. Firewood can be hard to come by so be prepared to scavenge further from camp.

★★★★★ 5.0 sean scott · May 2023

Bring your bug spray on this camping trip, check yourselves for ticks multiple times daily. 3.5 mile walk from the ferry, potable drinking water on site, very clean showers and bathrooms, about a 10 minute walk to the beach. 6-8 mile hike to plum orchard.

Services

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