An undeveloped, wild beach on Sapelo Island accessible via the island’s ferry and transportation system. Features primitive campsites near the beach, excellent birding opportunities, and a truly pristine coastal environment. Permits required for camping.
Beaches for Pristine
Capers Island
Undeveloped barrier island accessible only by boat, featuring the famous “Boneyard Beach” where fallen trees create a hauntingly beautiful landscape. Offers primitive camping, wildlife viewing, and truly unspoiled natural coastal environments.
Botany Bay Plantation
Spectacular undeveloped beach on a 4,600-acre wildlife preserve featuring a boneyard of weathered trees. Known for its pristine condition, shell-covered beaches (shells must remain on beach), and lack of commercial development.
Cumberland Island
Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island, accessible only by ferry. Features 17 miles of undeveloped beaches, wild horses, maritime forests, and historic ruins including Dungeness mansion. Perfect for nature lovers seeking untouched coastal wilderness.
Spring Lake Beach
Upscale beach town known as the “Irish Riviera” with a pristine two-mile beach and the longest non-commercial boardwalk in New Jersey. Features Victorian architecture, upscale dining, and limited commercial development. Beach badges required.