About this campground
Exhibits explore the cultural and natural history of the island from prehistoric American Indian lives, through British occupation during the war of 1812, the Plantation Era, the Gilded Age, and the island today.
Getting there
To reach the museum from Interstate 95: • Take Exit 3 for US 40 • Take US 40 East toward “Historic Downtown St. Marys” • US 40 becomes Osborne Rd. • The Mainland Museum will be on the right, one block north of the waterfront. (129 Osborne Rd, St Marys GA 31558)
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping PermitsCumberland Island National Seashore0 mi
- Mainland Visitor CenterCumberland Island National Seashore0 mi
- Sea Camp Ranger StationCumberland Island National Seashore5 mi
- Jekyll Island Club ResortJekyll Island24 mi
- The King and Prince Beach and Golf ResortSt. Simons Island31 mi
- Fort Frederica Visitor CenterFort Frederica National Monument36 mi
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Mainland Museum doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Georgia campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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