Picnic area at Plum Orchard Mansion on Cumberland Island

Picnic tables are scattered throughout Cumberland Island National Seashore, though there are no traditional picnic areas for hosting family reunions or other large events. There are no food concessions on the island, so all food and drinks must be brought over from the mainland. No grills are available except at campsites. Water from Sea Camp and areas south is drinkable. The only water north of Sea Camp that is drinkable is at Plum Orchard Mansion.

The following is a list of picnic areas starting at the southern end of the park:

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SERVICE VILLAGE AT DUNGENESS

A number of picnic tables are located on the grounds outside of the Carnegie-era laundry building at the Dungeness historic area Service Village. This is a small, white building near the much larger Carriage House. The laundry building now contains a restroom and has a drinking fountain, plus there is some antique laundry equipment on display inside.

Picnic area near the Carnegie-era service village laundry facility (Cumberland Island National Seashore)

GROUNDS OF DUNGENESS RUINS

There are a few scattered picnic tables located on the grounds behind the Dungeness Mansion ruins and over by the Tabby House, one of the many buildings on the property.

Picnic tables behind Dungeness Mansion (Cumberland Island National Seashore)

DUNGENESS FERRY DOCK

One of the more lovely picnic areas is located at the Dungeness ferry dock. Numerous tables are spread out around the area, many shaded by enormous live oaks. A restroom facility is located in the Ice House Museum, the white building near the dock.

Picnic area near the Ice House at Dungeness dock on Cumberland Island

GRAND AVENUE AND COLEMAN ROAD INTERSECTION

Picnic tables are located at the intersection of Grand Avenue, the main park road, and Coleman Road, the road leading from the Dungeness ferry dock.

Picnic tables on Grand Avenue near Dungeness (Cumberland Island National Seashore)

SEA CAMP FERRY DOCK

There are about a half dozen picnic tables located on the grounds near the Sea Camp ferry dock. Restrooms are located on the right side of the Ranger station.

Picnic tables at the Sea Camp ferry dock (Cumberland Island National Seashore)

SEA CAMP CAMPGROUND

Picnic tables are located near the boardwalk that leads to Sea Camp Beach, which is accessed by walking to the end of the trail to Sea Camp Campground. Though at the campground, these tables are open to everyone, as is the access ramp and the restrooms.

Sea Camp Campground picnic area on Cumberland Island

Live Oaks at the picnic area at Sea Camp Campground on Cumberland Island

PLUM ORCHARD MANSION

There are a few picnic tables scattered about the grounds of Plum Orchard Mansion.

Picnic area at Plum Orchard Mansion on Cumberland Island

THE SETTLEMENT

For those making it to the very northern end of the park, there are a few picnic tables located next to the First African Baptist Church at The Settlement.

Picnic tables at The Settlement located on the northern end of Cumberland Island

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