Jekyll Island Historic District
Jekyll Island, GA
Gilded Age “cottages” of the millionaires’ Jekyll Island Club under live oaks. Jekyll charges a daily parking fee at the causeway.
- Nearest town
- Jekyll Island, GA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 31.0600, -81.4210
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January–February, May and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Coastal Georgia RV ResortCampsite11 mi from Jekyll Island Historic District
- Southern Retreat RV ParkCampsite11 mi from Jekyll Island Historic DistrictTentsCaravans
- A Big Wheel RV ParkMotorhome stopover18 mi from Jekyll Island Historic DistrictMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Huck's RV ParkCampsite21 mi from Jekyll Island Historic District
- Eagle Hammock RV ParkMotorhome stopover21 mi from Jekyll Island Historic District · 60 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Walkabout Camp & RV ParkCampsite21 mi from Jekyll Island Historic DistrictTentsCaravans
All campsites in Georgia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Jekyll Island Historic District?
Jekyll Island Historic District is in Jekyll Island, GA, at GPS 31.0600, -81.4210. It is about 6 mi from St. Simons Island.
Can you camp near Jekyll Island Historic District?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Jekyll, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Jekyll Island Historic District?
Jekyll Island Historic District is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Georgia’s Golden Isles and the Okefenokee.
What is there to see near Jekyll Island Historic District?
Places worth a stop nearby: Driftwood Beach (3 mi), St. Simons Lighthouse (5 mi), Fort King George (21 mi) and Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve (43 mi).
When is the best time to visit Jekyll Island Historic District?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January–February, May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)