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Kings Bay Georgia Map

Explore Kings Bay, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Kings Bay, Georgia

How to Use This Kings Bay, Georgia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Kings Bay, Georgia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Georgia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Kings Bay.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Kings Bay
State	Georgia (GA)
County	Camden County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	30.801543
Longitude	-81.562385
Population	9,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	31558, 31547
Area Code	229
County Seat	Woodbine

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About Kings Bay, Georgia

Kings Bay is a locality in Camden County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Kings Bay is located at 30.8015°N, 81.5624°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 31558, 31547.

Kings Bay emerges as a landscape defined by the shifting, brackish pulse of the North River, which carves a quiet path through the low-lying coastal plain. It lies 3.7 miles north of St. Marys, GA (from St. Marys, GA: bearing 8°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east of Kingsland.

The terrain surrounding Kings Bay feels ancient and humid, where the dense shade of longleaf pine gives way to the wide, salt-kissed horizons of the nearby coast. Beyond the immediate banks of the North River, the land flattens toward the distant Caney Flats, creating a vast, open expanse that catches the heavy golden light of late afternoon. Travelers might spot the slight, rounded rise of London Hill breaking the horizon, a rare elevation in an otherwise level geography. To the east, Laurel Island sits amidst the tides, anchored in the brackish waters that eventually feed into the expansive Kings Bay. The air here holds the weight of the Atlantic, thick with the scent of brine and damp earth that clings to the moss-draped trees.

Kings Bay evolved through a long transition from early agrarian roots to a modern landscape dominated by the significant naval installation that dictates the pace of local life. The economy remains tethered to this defense infrastructure, which serves as the primary engine for employment and regional stability. Historically, the surrounding region relied upon the timber and naval stores that flourished in the pine-heavy soil, though the shift toward specialized maritime service has redefined the local industry. Residents often gather at McIntosh Sugar Mill Park to observe the remnants of older, quieter times, where the ruins offer a stark contrast to the high-tech operations nearby. This synthesis of industrial precision and the slow decay of historical structures shapes the specific, utilitarian character of the people who reside in Kings Bay.

Cultural life in Kings Bay reflects a blend of military discipline and the languid, hospitable traditions long established in this corner of the state. Life moves with a deliberate, steady cadence, influenced by the proximity to the water and the seasonal ebb and flow of the tide. While the area lacks the concentrated urban architecture of a large metropolis, the local spirit is found in the quiet persistence of its residents and their connection to the maritime environment. Visitors often seek out the natural solace of McIntosh Sugar Mill Park, finding a rare stillness that seems to exist apart from the bustle of the nearby naval base. Though the region has not served as a cradle for widely recognized historical icons, the collective identity is forged by the thousands of service members and families who pass through, leaving a faint, recurring imprint on the local culture. The evening light across the water near the base creates a sharp, metallic shimmer, reminding every observer of the intersection between human endeavor and the relentless, encroaching sea.

Nearby Outdoor Places

McIntosh Sugar Mill Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 242° SW
Tabby Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 1.1 mi, 240° SW
Crooked River State Park (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 358° N
Observation Tower (Viewpoint) — 2.4 mi, 006° N
Camden Co PSA Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 251° W
Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 231° SW
Gilligans Island Park (Local Park) — 3.5 mi, 233° SW
Cumberland Island National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 4.4 mi, 081° E · 55k acres
By the Trax Little Theater (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 167° S
Dwvp (Nature Reserve) — 5.4 mi, 315° NW
Cumberland Island Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 5.6 mi, 076° E · 9,474 acres
Visitor Center (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 172° S
Blue Star Memorial Highway (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 238° SW
Ice House Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 122° SE
Fort Clinch State Park Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 6.8 mi, 140° SE
Fort Clinch State Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 165° S
Arts Are Alive Project (Public Artwork) — 10.7 mi, 147° SE
Wharf Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 11.2 mi, 038° NE
Nassau River - St. Johns River Marshes Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.9 mi, 183° S
Camden County War Memorial (Monument) — 14.9 mi, 321° NW
Little Cumberland Lighthouse (abandoned) (Attraction) — 15.0 mi, 036° NE
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 15.2 mi, 190° S · 17k acres
The Wanderer Memorial (Monument) — 17.0 mi, 027° NE
Jekyll Island Arts Association (Arts Centre) — 19.5 mi, 025° NE
Captain Phillips Dolphin Boat Tour (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 025° NE
Gator Pond (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 20.2 mi, 193° S
Seaton Creek Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 20.4 mi, 198° S
Sky Gallery (Gallery) — 22.6 mi, 199° S
Haskell Gallery (Gallery) — 22.6 mi, 199° S
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.5 mi, 262° W · 815k acres

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