The best parks & outdoor spots in St. Marys

3 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Dungeness Beach (opens in a new tab)

Cumberland Island · St Marys

Locals headed to Dungeness Beach know the move... after about 150 yards on the sandy road, cut right onto the Salt Marsh boardwalk, then…

Checked Oct 2

Locals headed to Dungeness Beach know the move... after about 150 yards on the sandy road, cut right onto the Salt Marsh boardwalk, then the shaded second boardwalk, for an easier walk with bird-watching views and a payoff of wide, quiet shoreline near the Dungeness Mansion ruins.

From the St. Marys newsletter, October 8, 2026

Howard Gilman Waterfront Park (opens in a new tab)

Waterfront Park, Howard Gilman Memorial Park, 201 St Marys St · St Marys

Stretch your legs along the riverside walkway, let the kids conquer the playground, and claim a patch of green for a laid-back picnic.…

Checked Sep 25

Stretch your legs along the riverside walkway, let the kids conquer the playground, and claim a patch of green for a laid-back picnic. Howard Gilman Waterfront Park adds water views, a boat launch, and an event gazebo to your everyday routine, making simple afternoons feel like small-town gold.

From the St. Marys newsletter, October 3, 2026

Sea Camp Campground (opens in a new tab)

Cumberland Island · St Marys

Sea Camp Campground is the kind of close-to-home escape where dense woods meet soft sand, and the beach is a short wander away. Pitch a…

Checked Sep 24

Sea Camp Campground is the kind of close-to-home escape where dense woods meet soft sand, and the beach is a short wander away. Pitch a tent, listen to the surf, and let the phone stay buried in your pack... it’s St.

From the St. Marys newsletter, October 22, 2026

The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary (opens in a new tab)

1860 Starratt Rd · Jacksonville

The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary lets you safely get up close to rescued tigers, lions, and pumas, and their Night Feeding is a…

Checked Jul 30

The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary lets you safely get up close to rescued tigers, lions, and pumas, and their Night Feeding is a show, with more than 600 pounds of dinner disappearing amid a wall of roars. Perfect feel good outing this week, all for a local nonprofit.

From the Fernandina Beach newsletter, October 17, 2026