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Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

Assateague Island National Seashore Wild Horses on the Beach
Seining the waters of Assateague
A tent pitched on the sand
A bird hitches a ride on the back of a wild horse.
A wild horse grazes near the campground

About Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

Assateague Island National Seashore is a 37-mile long barrier island on the Atlantic Coast of Maryland and Virginia. Famed for its wild horses, this barrier island is a constantly shifting ribbon of sand, altered daily by powerful wind and waves. Assateague Island, dedicated as a National Seashore on September 1, 1965, lays claim to a long and rich history. Today's visitors can explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests, and coastal bays. Only a couple of miles wide at its broadest point, the island's terrain offers shelter to the famed wild horses as well as sika deer, ghost crabs, and migrating birds such as the great blue heron and snowy egret. Favorite recreational activites include fishing, surfing, beachcombing, swimming, and sunbathing.  The Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) Zone at Assateague Island contains miles of unspoiled beaches managed by the National Park Service to accommodate OSV enthusiasts and other beach goers. The Assateague Island National Seashore, Assateague State Park, and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge work together to manage and protect this unique, diverse strip of land. For more information visit the Assateague Island National Seashore website . 

Number of accommodations: 150

Campground Amenities

  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Mar 15 to Nov 14

Sites & Availability

152 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 004, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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β›Ί 006, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 008, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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β›Ί 009, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 010, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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β›Ί 011, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 012, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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β›Ί 013, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 014, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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β›Ί 015, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 016, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 018, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 019, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 020, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 021, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 022, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 024, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 025, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 026, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 027, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 028, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 029, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 030, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 031, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 033, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 034, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 035, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 036, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 037, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 038, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 039, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 040, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 041, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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β›Ί 042, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 043, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 044, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 045, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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β›Ί 046, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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β›Ί 049, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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β›Ί 050, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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β›Ί 051, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 067, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 068, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 069, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 070, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 071, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 072, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 073, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 074, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 075, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 076, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 077, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 078, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 079, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 080, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 081, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 082, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 083, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 084, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 085, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 086, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 087, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 088, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 089, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 090, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 091, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 092, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 093, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 095, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 096, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 097, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 098, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 099, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 100, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 101, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 102, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 103, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 104, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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🚐 A03, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A04, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A05, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A06, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A07, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A08, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A09, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A10, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A11, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A12, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A13, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A14, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A15, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A16, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A17, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A18, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A19, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A20, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A21, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A22, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A23, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A24, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 B25, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B26, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B27, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B28, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B29, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B30, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B31, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B32, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B33, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B35, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B36, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B37, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 C38, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C39, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C40, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C41, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C42, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C43, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C44, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C45, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C46, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C47, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C48, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C49, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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β›Ί G1, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$80.00
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β›Ί G2, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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$80.00
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β›Ί G3, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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β›Ί G4, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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β›Ί G5, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests Β· Pet Friendly
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🚐 Horse Camp - A, Loop: Equestrian Non-Electric
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Horse Camp - B, Loop: Equestrian Non-Electric
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Reviews (524)

What Guests Are Saying

Assateague Island National Seashore Campground offers a peaceful and beautiful camping experience, highlighted by the presence of wild ponies roaming freely. Reviewers appreciate the spacious and well-maintained campsites, stunning views, and the friendly, knowledgeable park staff. While some guests noted issues like cold water showers and occasional bugs, the overall atmosphere and natural beauty of the area make it a favored destination for repeat visitors.

Review Summary

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524 reviews
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jennifer b

Verified

October 14, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 031, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

beautiful peaceful quiet

Daniel E

Verified

October 13, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Bucket list National Seashore

Dry camping at its best, there are two oceanside loops with paved sites that allow restricted generator use and several bay side loops with no generators allowed. There are also several loops of walk-in sites. All loops have a number of large sites, and we easily fit our 45’ and toad on site 20.
Disclosure, you may have a site 100 yards from the ocean, but the protective dunes shelter you from the winds and block your oceanfront view. Many of the bay side sites have excellent views.
The wild horses roam freely, and you will see them frequently during the day.
Great bike riding if you don’t mind head/tail winds!

We had an excellent dinner at Blacksmith in Berlin, and picked up dockside fresh seafood at Sea Born Seafood in Ocean City.

Denise C

Verified

October 12, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 006, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

5

Our family had an amazing experience with the oceanside camping at Assateague! Beautiful views, direct beach access, spacious sites, short distance to restrooms/showers, & all around pure outdoor relaxation! We look forward to our next camping trip w/the kiddos!

Chris V

October 12, 2025

5

Just a big thank you to the handful of rangers who were on hand during the shut down...thank you for keeping everything clean and orderly!

Lisa T

Verified

October 11, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: C40, Loop: Bayside Loop C

4

Beautiful campground. In the fall the ponies are on the bay side, don’t let them scare you if you must use facilities in middle of night! Beach is beautiful, bike path was enjoyed.

Nancy M

Verified

October 10, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 022, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Loved just about everything about Assateague. Really enjoyed the beach, the horses and Chincoteague too.

Karen D

Verified

October 10, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 009, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

5

Beach camping can be thrilling, exhausting, terrifying. Sand. Wind. The struggle is real. But the rewards β€” wild ponies, dolphins, friendly neighbors having the same experiences trying to get the freaking tent up is well worth it. We were at Oceanside #9 which is convenient to boardwalk, overlook, water and toilets. Site is well-maintained. We will keep coming back.

Brian S

Verified

October 9, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 030, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Always a great time. Ponies everywhere!

April W

Verified

October 6, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 009, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

4

Very nice place. Mosquitos are bad on the forresty side. Music from ocean city keeps you awake at night. Outhouse need cleaning more frequently. Otherwise nice place.

Melinda V

Verified

October 6, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 097, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104

5

This park is wonderful. Check-in was straightforward and easy, as was navigating to our beach tent site. The toilets were well-maintained, and it appeared that the showers were too, but we didn't stay long enough to use them. The horses woke me up around 3 in the morning, but they didn't bother us or our stuff. My only complaint is the people driving through the park who stop in the middle of the road to take photos of the horses. Please be considerate and pull over to let others go by.

Location Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

Address:
7206 National Seashore Ln
Berlin, MD, 21811
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.0833 / -75.2

Elevation: 0 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Entrance Fee: An Interagency (America the Beautiful) Pass, Assateague Annual Pass, or $25 entrance fee is required to enter the park in addition to camping fees. If you do not already own a pass you may pay the fee upon arrival.

General

Check-in: Campers must check in at the Ranger Station upon arrival. Campers who arrive after the Ranger Station closes must check in with the rangers before 10 am the next morning. Reservation holders who have not checked in by noon of the day following their reservation date are considered "no shows" and the site may be re-sold.

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Wild Horses: Wild (or feral) horses roam free on the island. All food must be stored inside a latchable hard-sided cooler or inside your vehicle. Stay at least a school bus length (40 feet) away from the wild horses. Do not touch, feed or otherwise entice the horses. Learn more on the park's Assateague's Wild Horses web page .

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Check-out: Campsites must be vacated by 11 am on the day of checkout. Campers who desire to depart early MUST check out at the Ranger Station and be off the site completely by 11:00 am or NO REFUND will be given. If it is an after hours emergency, please contact the campground host.

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Late Cancellations: Customers who cancel a reservation the day before or the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a 1-night stay will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to the additional service fee.

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Equestrian Campsites A & B: Horse Camp campers must bring their own horses. If you do not have a horse do not book a horse campsite.

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Mosquitoes: Extreme mosquito/biting insect conditions are normal to the area; bring insect repellent with DEET.

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Vehicle Limits on Drive-in Campsites: No more than two motor vehicles, or one vehicle with trailer, are allowed per drive-in campsite.

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Vehicle Limits on Walk-in Campsites: No more than one motor vehicle allowed per walk-in campsite.

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Vehicle Limits for Group Campsites: No more than 10 motor vehicles permitted per Group site.

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Generators Prohibited: Generators are completely PROHIBITED in Bayside Loop B as well as in walk-in and group sites.

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Tent Stake Recommendation: The park recommends using long tent stakes to anchor tents in the sand and against the wind.

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Sleeping in a vehicle is prohibited in Walk-in and Group sites. Walk-in and Group campsites are tent only sites. Campers must sleep in the designated campsite. 

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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. There is no firewood for sale on the island in the off season (generally mid-October - Memorial Day).

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