As you make your way onto Jekyll Island, you will find a variety of experiences to enjoy including, beach access, our historic landmark district, the Clam Creek fishing pier, miles of bicycle trails, and more.
As a state park, all vehicles entering Jekyll Island are required to pay a parking fee. The entry fee to Jekyll Island is used to improve and maintain the island, including roads, grounds, picnic areas, and landscaping. The fee also supports the island’s conservation programs and contributes to public safety.
Purchase Parking
Start here to purchase single day, multi-day, or annual parking.
Daily Parking
Single & Multi-Day- Valid until midnight
- Purchase online or at gate
- Increased rates during special events
Annual Parking
One-Year Gate Entry- Valid for one year
- Purchase online
- No increased rates during special events
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The Jekyll Island Authority Board approved an increase to the island parking fee from $8 to $10 daily and from $75 to $100 annually, as well as an additional $5 for daily parking on designated special event days. The new rates are effective July 1, 2023.
Also, the Jekyll Island daily parking rate will be increased on select dates to manage an increase in visitation to the island. The $5 increase only applies to daily parking rate and does not apply to annual passes.
- Independence Day Fireworks
- Shrimp & Grits Festival
- Holly Jolly Jekyll
Yes. If you’re visiting Jekyll Island for more than one consecutive day, you’ll be prompted at the gate or online to select the number of days you are visiting and to pay the parking fee.
Because Jekyll Island is a State Park but does not receive operational dollars from the State of Georgia like other State Parks, the parking fee is budgeted to fund many public services on the island including roads and grounds maintenance, picnic areas and public restroom facilities, landscaping island-wide, conservation, historic preservation, public safety, and the Guest Information Center for visitor support, among others park services. All of these services help retain the island’s character and provide an enjoyable experience and value for the island’s visitors and residents.
Payment of the parking fee is required for each day your vehicle is on Jekyll Island.
Alternatively, purchase an annual pass online for access all year long.
No, the annual parking pass is vehicle specific and must be registered to a specific make, model and license plate.
You can transfer your permit to a temporary vehicle up to 6 times in a year. Must be done PRIOR to arriving at Jekyll Island.
Log into your account, find the permit you wish to update and add new vehicle information (make/model) & license plate. This must be done PRIOR to arriving at Jekyll Island.
If any object is blocking your license plate, there is a fair chance the system will not read/recognize your license plate. Press the HELP/INTERCOM button in the lane for assistance. Staff is available 24/7. Staff will ask for the name of the account and will find/verify your active permit and grant access.
No. The parking fee is charged per vehicle per day. Bicycles and pedestrians can enter through the entry gate at no charge.
Approximately thirty days in advance of your parking expiration date, you will receive a letter and renewal form from the Foundation. Your parking will continue to be managed by the Jekyll Island Foundation. Should you have questions, you can contact the Foundation.
Only the groups listed below receive a discount for the parking pass.
- Disabled Veterans: receive a free annual pass for one vehicle with one of the following forms of identification. Must also have a photo of car tag and visit the the Guest Information Center to redeem. Veterans may apply for a VIC or VHIC with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Physical or digital Veteran Information Card (VIC), that states “service connected.”
- Physical or digital Veteran Health Information Card (VHIC), that states “service connected.”
- A letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs showing service-connected benefits.
- CCGA Students: must register vehicle at the Guest Information Center each semester enrolled as a student.
- Government Employees: must be in a government issued vehicle with government license plate.
- Public School Buses: free entry in a school bus with government license plate and students present.
There is no discount for rideshare or food delivery drivers to access the island.
Company owners purchasing passes for a fleet can create an account online and add as many passes under that account. Please contact the Guest Information Center by phone or in person with questions on setting up an account.
Yes, you are paying a parking fee to park on the island for each night of your visit, regardless of where you are staying.
To reset your parking pass account, visit jekyllisland.com/parking and scroll down and click “login.” Once you are on the login page, click “forgot password.”
Contact the Guest Information Center by email at info@jekyllisland.com or through the contact form below with proof of the double charge.
The gate opens successfully once our system scans a valid parking pass. To purchase a parking pass, visit the top of this page and select the pass option you would like to purchase. The parking passes are tied to a vehicle’s license plate. When you approach the entry gate, follow the signage and the system will read your license plate for entry. For a detailed demonstration of the process, view the video on this page located above the FAQ section.
Daily passes cannot be replaced so we recommend collecting your receipt at the gate and leaving it in your vehicle. A receipt for an annual pass can be reprinted online by accessing your account.
The parking passes are tied to a vehicle’s license plate. When you approach the entry gate, follow the signage and the system will read your license plate for entry. For a detailed demonstration of the process, view the video on this page located above the FAQ section.
The parking fee to park on the island covers your vehicle to park each night of your visit, regardless of where you are staying. You will pay for each night of your visit as soon as you reach the entrance gate. Oversized vehicles will need to pay the oversized vehicle parking fee which is an increase of $3 from the standard vehicle rate.
No overnight parking is allowed in any public parking areas on the island.
Annual passes expire at 11:59 p.m. one year from the date it was purchased. To confirm the expiration date, login to your parking account using the “login” button above the FAQ section.
If you’re purchasing in advance, we recommend you purchase your pass online at least 30 minutes before you arrive to Jekyll Island. Passes can also be purchased at the gate if you’d prefer not to pay in advance. While not required to purchase in advance, pre-purchasing will allow you to move through the gate quicker.
Parking passes can be purchased in advance for your guests. You will need to create an online account and add a day pass for each guest using the license plate, make, model, and color for each vehicle.
You can purchase a pass for someone else by creating an account online and entering the vehicle’s license plate, make, model, and vehicle color.
No, for a multi-day trip, you won’t need to purchase a pass for the day you are leaving the island. Only for the number of nights you are on the island.
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Call a Guest Information Specialist at 912.635.3636
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Sun: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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