The best cabin rentals near Jekyll Island, Georgia with fishing

Nestled between branches of East River in Glynn County, Jekyll Island is a lively vacation destination on Georgia’s Atlantic Coast. Golf lovers can play a round at Jekyll Island Golf Club, the largest public course in the state, while history fans can learn about the island with a stroll through the Historic Wharf District. Dive into nature and snap a shot of stunning driftwood formations at Driftwood Beach, then bike down to Great Dunes Beach Park for a visit to Georgia’s only sea turtle rehabilitation center. Take a day trip off the island to Altamaha Wildlife Management Area to see natural cyprus swamplands. Stay overnight at campsites near the swamps or within easy walking distance from Driftwood Beach, with plenty of comforts like bathhouses, electricity, and full hookups for RV camping. Bike trails, walking trails, and well-maintained roads make it easy to travel between campgrounds and beaches in minutes.

98% (37) • 41 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Jekyll Island

Stars Aligned River Retreat

1. Stars Aligned River Retreat

91%

(43)

29mi from Jekyll Island · 1 site

This is our guest house. It resides on a 9-acre property that is shared with our home. The guest house offers lots of privacy including a seperate outdoor area behind the guest house. The other amenities are shared. Eco tours with the owners is sometimes available including kayaking, hikiing, swimming in the river and off road trail rides on a utility vehicle through a 200 acre nature preserve.

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$113

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Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins & Campgr

2. Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins & Campgr

100%

(19)

45mi from Jekyll Island · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Private wooded campground with cabins, RV sites, and tent sites just minutes from the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Set on 13 quiet acres, this peaceful campground features a stocked pond, shaded hiking trails, and wide open space to relax and unplug. Guests enjoy clean on-site amenities including a modern bathhouse, laundry facilities, dog park, and camp store. We host seasonal activities and small events, making this a great basecamp for exploring the swamp, wildlife viewing, hiking, boating, and stargazing. Whether you are traveling by RV, staying in a cabin, or pitching a tent, our campground offers a calm, private setting near one of Georgia’s most iconic natural areas. Perfect for families, couples, birders, outdoor lovers, and travelers looking for a quiet stay near the Okefenokee.

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$39

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Crooked River State Park

3. Crooked River State Park

86%

(7)

State park 18mi from Jekyll Island · 15 sites

Explore Georgia’s famed Intracoastal Waterway and a diverse maritime forest.

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Fort McAllister State Park

4. Fort McAllister State Park

83%

(3)

State park 30mi from Jekyll Island · 14 sites

This Georgia park has history and scenery in equal measure.

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Laura S. Walker State Park

5. Laura S. Walker State Park

State park 48mi from Jekyll Island · 9 sites

Discover the serene beauty of Laura S. Walker State Park.

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Nestled between branches of East River in Glynn County, Jekyll Island is a lively vacation destination on Georgia’s Atlantic Coast. Golf lovers can play a round at Jekyll Island Golf Club, the largest public course in the state, while history fans can learn about the island with a stroll through the Historic Wharf District. Dive into nature and snap a shot of stunning driftwood formations at Driftwood Beach, then bike down to Great Dunes Beach Park for a visit to Georgia’s only sea turtle rehabilitation center. Take a day trip off the island to Altamaha Wildlife Management Area to see natural cyprus swamplands. Stay overnight at campsites near the swamps or within easy walking distance from Driftwood Beach, with plenty of comforts like bathhouses, electricity, and full hookups for RV camping. Bike trails, walking trails, and well-maintained roads make it easy to travel between campgrounds and beaches in minutes.

98% (37) • 41 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Jekyll Island

Stars Aligned River Retreat

1. Stars Aligned River Retreat

91%

(43)

29mi from Jekyll Island · 1 site

This is our guest house. It resides on a 9-acre property that is shared with our home. The guest house offers lots of privacy including a seperate outdoor area behind the guest house. The other amenities are shared. Eco tours with the owners is sometimes available including kayaking, hikiing, swimming in the river and off road trail rides on a utility vehicle through a 200 acre nature preserve.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

$113

/ night

Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins & Campgr

2. Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins & Campgr

100%

(19)

45mi from Jekyll Island · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Private wooded campground with cabins, RV sites, and tent sites just minutes from the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Set on 13 quiet acres, this peaceful campground features a stocked pond, shaded hiking trails, and wide open space to relax and unplug. Guests enjoy clean on-site amenities including a modern bathhouse, laundry facilities, dog park, and camp store. We host seasonal activities and small events, making this a great basecamp for exploring the swamp, wildlife viewing, hiking, boating, and stargazing. Whether you are traveling by RV, staying in a cabin, or pitching a tent, our campground offers a calm, private setting near one of Georgia’s most iconic natural areas. Perfect for families, couples, birders, outdoor lovers, and travelers looking for a quiet stay near the Okefenokee.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

from

$39

/ night

Crooked River State Park

3. Crooked River State Park

86%

(7)

State park 18mi from Jekyll Island · 15 sites

Explore Georgia’s famed Intracoastal Waterway and a diverse maritime forest.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Fort McAllister State Park

4. Fort McAllister State Park

83%

(3)

State park 30mi from Jekyll Island · 14 sites

This Georgia park has history and scenery in equal measure.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Laura S. Walker State Park

5. Laura S. Walker State Park

State park 48mi from Jekyll Island · 9 sites

Discover the serene beauty of Laura S. Walker State Park.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Dennis

October 2025

2 nights at Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Camp

If you’re going to the swamp to kayak, this is a great location. It is right across from the National Wildlife Refuge entry. I stayed in the most basic cabin, whites just two beds, a mini fridge, microwave, fire pit, and small screened porch. Cabin is the size of a bedroom, basically. Communal shower and bathroom was satisfactory for a camping experience. Don’t expect hotel quality in the bathroom, that’s not what this is about. Charlene, a caretaker, was kind and helpful. I stayed her with my adult son. Perfect for two people. We brought a portable grill to make our own food and also went to Folkston for one dinner. It is quiet and family friendly. The swamp is an amazing natural wonder.

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Annabelle

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Stars Aligned River Retreat

Stunning property and beautiful area! I definitely recommend booking this if you’re looking for a unique and relaxing retreat.

Jekyll Island camping guide

Where to go

Driftwood Beach

Take in sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Saint Simons Sound at Driftwood Beach on the north end of Jekyll Island. Towering weathered trees make this beach a popular destination for photographers, while easy access to Clam Creek Picnic Area makes for family and pet-friendly fun. A campsite within walking distance offers full hookups and tent camping, as well as wifi, hot showers, toilets, and coin laundry.

Great Dunes Beach Park

A trip to Great Dunes Beach Park offers campers a chance to relax in the picnic pavilion, stroll along the shore, and explore 20 miles of public biking trails. Easily accessible by Ben Fortson Parkway, Great Dunes is a popular day-trip destination or a great addition to longer stays in Jekyll Island campground. For a rare look at local wildlife, visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Lucky campers may even spot releases of rehabilitated turtles at Great Dunes Beach.

Altamaha Wildlife Management Area

An hour drive north of Jekyll Island, Altamaha Wildlife Management Area offers wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and camping in natural cyprus swampland. Hunters can pick up a license for game, including deer, turkey, and waterfowl, with options for specialty hunting spots—like archery-only and dog training areas. Stay overnight at rustic campsites inside the management area for easy access to hiking trails.

When to go

Spring and summer are most popular for camping near Jekyll Island, when warm weather makes for comfortable hiking, boating, swimming, and making sandcastles on the beach. June through August is the busiest time, with temperatures averaging around 90°F. Advance booking is recommended for campsites, lodging, and busier activities. Campers seeking a quieter stay may enjoy visiting in fall and winter, when cooler temperatures averaging around 60°F in January make for fewer crowds and affordable campground reservations.