This Park Is Closed
Gilligan’s Island was a 57-acre Camden County recreational park built around a spring-fed lake, with trails, a screened pavilion, and kayak and canoe rentals. It was closed in 2009 after county officials discovered the park had been built, back in 2003, on a 26-acre tract that actually belonged to Kings Bay Properties rather than the county. The county could not afford to buy the land, and the Camden County Public Service Authority eventually dismantled the pavilion and picnic tables and barricaded the entrance.
As of late 2025, county officials have discussed reviving the idea of reopening the park, but no funding or timeline has been set. Check with Camden County Parks for the latest.
Nearby Places to Explore Instead
Crooked River State Park
Cabins, campsites, nature trails and a boat ramp on the Crooked River near St. Marys, plus the tabby ruins of the McIntosh Sugar Mill nearby.
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Wild horses, empty beaches and the Dungeness ruins, reached by ferry from downtown St. Marys.
St. Marys Submarine Museum
Submarine memorabilia and a working periscope on the St. Marys waterfront, near Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
St. Marys River
Paddle and fish the blackwater river that forms the Georgia-Florida line.