About Assateague Island National Seashore Campground
Number of accommodations: 150
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
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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
Dennis L
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
Site 30 on the beach side next to the beach access. Camp hosts and park rangers were great.
anna K
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
Excellent campground
Whitney H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: B27, Loop: Bayside Loop B
We always have an absolutely amazing experience at Assateague National Seashore. This year, though, we were incredibly sad to find out that there are no lifeguards for the foreseeable future. This was deeply upsetting, as we have small children, and find great comfort from the presence of the lifeguards. We hope that next year when we return, the lifeguards will be back.
Leigh K
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
Great time as always. The campsite and facilities are well-maintained.
Gregg R
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
Not glamping, old school camping.
Holly F
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
Fantastic place! Clean and easy to use facilities. I even saw a worker cleaning up the campground at one point who was very friendly and helpful with answering questions. I hope to return again soon!
Chris K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: C42, Loop: Bayside Loop C
It was super convent with having multiple stores in the island for must need items for camping, Excellent camp sites between both the bay and beach, super friendly staff and amazing the amount of horses that we have seen
Jana D
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
I am hesitant to write this glowing review, because it's already so hard to get a campsite here, but this place is just magical....
Patricia C
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
This was a great experience. The miles of undeveloped beach is something that is becoming extinct in today's world. Definitely worth experiencing. I loved hanging out with a small group of ponies just chilling down the beach from me. They hung out there for hours. People randomly circling all around them with cameras didn't phase them one bit. It was great. The sand was beautiful. The campsite was great. Way more private than I thought it would be too. Overall, I would highly recommend.
Bethany L
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
Sooo many flies that bite. It was brutally hot (to be expected), but between getting bit, struggling to carry all our gear into our site, and zero shade we weren’t the biggest fans and probably won’t come back. Not the worst experience, but definitely far from the best!
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). |