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
Cheryl S
VerifiedMay 17, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 026, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
Loved it!! Wild horses seen every day!
No bad sites. All great.
Robert C
VerifiedMay 16, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 072, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
Excellent bird watching. Walk-in campsites weβre very quiet during weekdays in May.
William H
VerifiedMay 16, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 022, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
If you love the beach, wildlife, especially the ponies and incredible sunsets, give it a try. Heed the bug warnings on the website If you love ice cream, donβt miss the Island Creamery in Berlin. Original flavors, and homemade. I do think the administration should look at generator hours. They are the same as quiet hours. No generation between 10 pm and 6 am. We were next to someone who started shortly after 6 am and continued off and on through out the day. It really disrupts the beauty of the place. There is a βno generation loopβ on the bay side but not on the seaside and we like the seaside. So, I would ask administrators to review hours set by other national parks which are slightly more limiting for generator hours.
Darla S
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 010, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
early May is still cool, no black flies, few mosquitos; dry camping, paved
road & campsites. loved being by seashore. wild ponies everywhere, including sleeping across from our campsite & walking right by us @ our campsite. Chincoteague ponies (further south in VA) had lots of foals. Visitors Center very nice. FYI, must reserve AS SOON as reservations open!
Eric V
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: A20, Loop: Bayside Loop A
We trailer camped on the Bayview side. Easy access, level, and plenty of room with good separation between sites. Pit toilets. No utilities. Situated in the salt marsh in the immediate vicinity of horses and other wildlife in abundant number and variety. Easy hiking in the marsh, dunes, forests, and beach. Wonderful nature preserve!
David E
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 035, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
bathrooms/toilets were not clean
no public bathroom at main office
but beautiful location and set-up
Charles K
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: B25, Loop: Bayside Loop B
The Campground Host on the Bayside were awesome!!!! Great site and Ranger staff did a great job !!
Andrew S
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: C49, Loop: Bayside Loop C
A must stay for us every year β Bayside and Oceanside are both excellent! Ponies amazing!
Elisa P
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 024, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
Assateague Nat Seashore is one of my favorite places. The park keeps it simple, wild, uncrowded and natural. It is a gem.
Jonine J
VerifiedMay 12, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 010, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
We loved camping so close to the beach and being close to the horses wandering through. It has been on my lists of to dos for a long time.
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). |