About Assateague Island National Seashore Campground
Number of accommodations: 150
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Jana S
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: C42, Loop: Bayside Loop C
Very nice campsites, not too close together.
Nobody told the horses about the stay 50 feet away rule!!
David C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
The staff were great and really helpful but unfortunately the place isn't the best kept. I understand the horses are wild and will defecate wherever they want but when a huge pile of horse feces is laying in a high traffic path to camp sites and outhouses/showers, it's not a good look. The showers could use an update. The handle you pull to get water flowing was all jacked up. I fixed the one I used while showering. Still, we had a good time and again the staff were extremely nice and helpful.
Rachael M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
The bugs were absolutely awful. Even our strong bug spray with deet didn’t keep them from biting. Our poor dog got eaten up too, way too many biting flies and mosquitoes. Also, the entire loop had a couple shower stalls that only ran ice cold, and only one of them even worked. The mosquitoes were awful in there as well. It was all so bad, we actually had to leave a few hours after checking in and give up the money we spent to stay there. We were so excited to stay there, and will never be returning.
Amirreza M
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: Bayside Loop A
It was a very good and unique experience, but since it was our first time in a nearly wild setting, we faced some challenges. We were told to keep our distance from the horses, but some horses approached us and tried to eat our stuff (it was around 10 pm, and we were preparing something on fire). We didn’t know how to keep them away, so it was a little scary. I wish there had been better information about what we should do in such situations.
Lotta D
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
Nice spot not too far from the parking area. Well maintained, the bathrooms and shower cabins are in good condition, and the staff is really nice.
Mary N
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: Bayside Loop A
I love to camp in the midst of the horses. We certainly did get to see a show this time with stallion's racing and Their families in the camp sites.
The Bayside beach was lovely for sitting drinking coffee in the morning.
My only complaint would be the generators that run all the time. It's like camping next to a lawn mower. 10 o'clock became peaceful finally. I wish there were limits on how long they could run those things. It doesn't really make it feel like camping when you're listening to a lawn mower.
Dan B
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: C41, Loop: Bayside Loop C
The Assateague Island National Seashore park lands and facilities are well maintained. For future visitors during the summer months, we want to relay and emphasize that the mosquitos, gnats, no-see-ums, and other bugs are extremely prevalent and aggressive at this camp site and in the Bay Area in general. We shortened our trip because even with significant mitigation measures (bug spray, camper with screens, citronella candles, full body clothing and mosquito nets), we still got bit up a lot. There’s nothing that the staff could do to prevent this, but wanted to make sure others are aware of how bad the bugs are this time of year.
Seeing the horses was amazing and the staff is incredibly kind. Beaches are gorgeous.
Charlotte M
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
We had a wonderful week this year. We could not have asked for better weather! Not too hot, and enough breeze to keep the mosquitos at bay.
If you are in need of ice the store on the bayside campground has it but they close early. They only have cubed ice. I found out that if you drive to the state park later in the evening you don’t have to pay to get in and they have 2 sizes of cubed ice and also have block ice. It’s much easier than driving to the Assateague Market. The people taking care of the latrines were very thorough and did a nice job.
Elaine G
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: Bayside Loop A
This park is a must visit, truly the best camping trip I’ve been on. The facilities are clean, the access to water activities and of course the horses make this a perfect experience.
Kymberly I
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: Bayside Loop B
Such an awesome place to camp. Of course, the many wild horses roaming around and walking through our campsite was definitely something to get use to, but we all managed. We all had a great time. The staff were amazing and the rangers were very knowledgeable. We will definitely be returning!
Location Assateague Island National Seashore Campground
Address:
7206 National Seashore Ln
Berlin, MD, 21811
United States
Follow US Route 50 east to MD Route 611 south. Proceed over the Verrazano Bridge. Take the first right onto BayBerry Drive. Continue 2.25 miles (3.6 km) to the entrance station. An entrance fee is required unless you possess an America the Beautiful annual or lifetime pass. Take the first right to the ranger station to register and check in.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0833 / -75.2
Elevation: 0 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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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). |