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
Sara E
VerifiedDecember 26, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 056, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
loved the view!
Faith H
VerifiedDecember 21, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 025, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
First time visiting this national treasure and we will be back. Ocean views stunning, bayside marshes beautiful and the horses! We visited during the off-season and water had been turned off but the bathrooms were all clean.
Norma S
VerifiedDecember 19, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 011, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
Great location! Looking forward to staying again the coming year!
Dennis L
VerifiedDecember 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
Awesome site
Jerome S
VerifiedDecember 10, 2024 β’ Stayed at: B35, Loop: Bayside Loop B
Early December was glorious - the park is not busy if a bit chilly. Even the seaside RV pads were almost entirely empty. The ponies are in their winter coats, and turkeys and other wild life abound. The weather this year was clear so we had great sunsets over the bay. And even though the sun is low and days are short this time of year, our solar panels worked wonderfully in the cool weather.
It would be good if the water at the dump station was winter-proofed. I.e. Maryland winters are not severe, so if the surface plumbing was engineered to remain ON though the winter I suspect the park could provide both potable and non-potable water at least at the dump station(s). This was the only [minor] inconvenience.
Great stay during the "off" season!
Rebecca A
VerifiedDecember 8, 2024 β’ Stayed at: A22, Loop: Bayside Loop A
Our stay at assateague island national seashore campground defied our expectations. It was cold, thus there were no showers, but it was indescribably beautiful. We would, and will do it again. (In the cold, without showers!) There were wild horses and deer everywhere, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and lovely well maintained trails. It will probably always be the best camping trip we have taken and will ever take. Such a unique experience being able to appreciate the wild life without the worry of predators. Close proximity to ocean city, where we enjoyed dining at rope walk and entertainment at the sport land arcade. We love assateague!
Christine S
VerifiedDecember 5, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 025, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
12/10 , beautiful views, serene vibes with absolutely wonderful Rangers. I know I will be back many many times!!!
Pamela M
VerifiedDecember 2, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 034, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
Ocean side campground in the off season was very nice. We picked a stellar day and night to spend there-no wind, good sunset/sunrise, stars, horses during the day and sunset, beautiful sand, overall spectacular. Would definitely come again.
Art D
VerifiedNovember 30, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
Don't feed the horses!
VS B
VerifiedNovember 29, 2024 β’ Stayed at: B29, Loop: Bayside Loop B
Lovely watching the windsurfers.
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). |