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Jekyll Island Campground
Jekyll Island, Georgia · (418 reviews)
Six nights under Spanish moss-draped oaks, a half-mile walk to Driftwood Beach every sunrise — Jekyll Island Campground is the coastal-Georgia RV stay I recommend first. It sits on a barrier island among live oaks, with modern hookups and clean facilities, and it lands in the sweet spot between rustic state-park camping and an over-built luxury resort. If you want authentic island camping near Brunswick, this is it.
What makes Jekyll Island Campground worth it?
The setting — 18 wooded acres of maritime forest where you hear birds and surf, not highway traffic. Towering live oaks arch overhead with Spanish moss swaying in the ocean breeze, and the sites are spacious and screened by trees rather than lined up in a lot. The half-mile path to Driftwood Beach became our morning ritual: a flat, easy walk to one of Georgia’s most photographed shorelines, where bleached driftwood logs make an otherworldly landscape at dawn.
What does it cost, and does that price hold?
When we researched this in July 2026, RV sites ran about $51-$54/night, but island pricing moves, so read that as a snapshot, not a promise. The spread is small and tracks site type:
| Site type | Approx. rate (as of July 2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Hookup Pull-Through | ~$54 | Up to 45 ft, 50/30 amp, water/sewer, concrete pad, easier access |
| Full-Hookup Back-In | ~$51 | Up to 45 ft, 50/30 amp, water/sewer, deeper wooded privacy |
| Primitive Tent Site | ~$36 | Water hookup only, natural setting |
On top of the site rate, budget the $6/vehicle daily Jekyll Island parking pass. For how nightly rates fold into a whole-trip budget, see our RV rental cost guide.
Which site should you request?
Ask for a wooded back-in for privacy and the lower rate; take a pull-through if you’re longer or staying only a night or two.
- For privacy and value: back-in sites have the deepest tree buffers and run a few dollars less.
- For big rigs: pull-throughs handle up to 45 feet total (rig plus tow) — confirm length, since the cap is enforced and the roads are narrow under low oak branches.
- For WiFi: low-numbered rows near the office pull the best speeds; mid-park sites drop during evening peak, so download shows ahead.
What should you know before you book?
Book early and plan around the parking pass. Jekyll Island Campground is the only campground on the island, so it fills fast — 3-4 months ahead for spring and summer, longer for holiday weekends. The $6/vehicle pass is paid once on arrival for a multi-day stay; most campers simply don’t leave the island. The pet fee is a rare $4 per pet for the whole stay, not per night, and the on-site store keeps you stocked with propane, firewood, ice, and forgotten RV parts at fair island prices.
Bottom line
For natural beauty, prime location, and a fair rate, Jekyll Island Campground is the standout on the Georgia coast — camp under the moss, walk to Driftwood Beach, and bike the island’s paved trails. Book months out, budget the parking pass, and mind the 45-foot limit. For a quieter inland value stay, look at Blythe Island Regional Park; for resort amenities off I-95, see Coastal Georgia RV Resort.
Which sites to request
- Book a wooded back-in for the deepest privacy and the lower rate; the pull-throughs cost a few dollars more and trade some shade for easier access.
- If you're 40+ feet total (rig plus tow), request a pull-through and confirm the length — the 45-foot cap is enforced and the interior roads are narrow under low oak branches.
- Sites near the office and bathhouses (roughly the low-numbered rows) pull the best WiFi if you need to check in with work.
Pros
- On-island setting among Spanish moss-draped live oaks — the prettiest campground in coastal Georgia
- Half-mile walking/biking path to iconic Driftwood Beach and the Clam Creek fishing pier
- Fair rate for a barrier-island location, plus a rare $4-per-stay (not per-night) pet fee
Cons
- Only campground on Jekyll — it books solid months ahead for spring and summer
- 45-foot max length and narrow, low-branch interior roads make it tight for very large rigs
- $6/vehicle Jekyll Island parking pass applies, and WiFi struggles for heavy remote work
Amenities
- Full Hookups (50/30 amp) - 167 Sites
- Primitive Tent Sites - 12 Sites
- Free WiFi Throughout Campground
- Two Modern Bathhouses with Hot Showers
- Coin-Operated Laundry Facilities
- On-Site General Store (RV supplies, firewood, propane, ice)
- Climate-Controlled Event Pavilion (164 capacity)
- Bike Rentals Available
- Wooded Sites with Spanish Moss Setting
- Concrete & Gravel Pads
- Pull-Through & Back-In Sites
- Pet Friendly ($4 per pet)
- Dump Station
- Picnic Tables at Each Site
- Fire Rings Available
- Walking Distance to Driftwood Beach
- Half Mile to Clam Creek Fishing Pier
- Security & Management On-Site
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jekyll Island Campground cost per night?
When we researched this in July 2026, full-hookup RV sites ran about $51/night for wooded back-ins and $54 for pull-throughs, with 12 primitive tent sites (water only) near $36. Island pricing moves, so treat that as a research-date snapshot and confirm live when you book. Separately, budget the $6/vehicle daily Jekyll Island parking pass.
Is the campground really walking distance to Driftwood Beach?
Yes. Driftwood Beach is about a half mile — roughly a 10-minute walk or a 3-4 minute bike ride on a flat, paved path through the maritime forest. It's the famous 'tree graveyard' of bleached driftwood logs, and it's stunning at sunrise. The Clam Creek picnic area and fishing pier are just as close.
How does the $6 Jekyll Island parking pass work for campers?
Jekyll charges $6 per vehicle, valid for the calendar day. As a camper you pay it once at the causeway entrance on arrival, and your camping receipt proves a multi-day stay — but technically you need a fresh pass each day you leave and re-enter the island. Most campers buy one $6 pass and simply don't leave during their stay. An annual pass ($60) makes sense for stays of 10+ days.
Can big rigs fit, and how strict is the 45-foot limit?
The 45-foot maximum is enforced and counts your rig plus any towed vehicle, so a 35-foot fifth wheel and a truck stay within it. We saw 40-42-foot Class A coaches in pull-through sites with no trouble. The cap exists because the wooded interior roads are narrow with low-hanging oak branches. If you're 48+ feet, call ahead — a few specific sites may work with management approval.
How private are the wooded sites?
Genuinely private, not a paved lot pretending to be a forest. Most sites are separated by live oaks, palmettos, and native shrubs, and the Spanish moss overhead is everywhere. Back-in sites tend to have deeper tree buffers than the more open pull-throughs. You'll hear a loud neighbor, but the setting is the most naturally beautiful we found on the Georgia coast.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Far — it's the only campground on Jekyll Island. For spring break and summer weekends, reserve 3-4 months out; holiday weekends (with a 3-night minimum) go 4-6 months ahead. Fall and winter weekdays are more flexible at 4-6 weeks. If you see an opening, grab it — cancellations made 7+ days out cost only a $25 fee.