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: 154

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Currently open - Mar 15 to Nov 14

Campground Amenities

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  • Dump station on site
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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154 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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006, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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007, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 008, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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009, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 010, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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011, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 012, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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013, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 014, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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015, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 016, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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017, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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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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🚐 024, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 031, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 032, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 041, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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042, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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044, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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045, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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051, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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053, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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060, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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061, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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062, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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063, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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065, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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067, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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068, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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069, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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072, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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078, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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079, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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080, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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083, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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084, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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088, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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089, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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103, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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104, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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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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G1, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
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G2, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
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G3, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
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G4, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
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G5, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 Horse Camp - A, Loop: Equestrian Non-Electric
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🚐 Horse Camp - B, Loop: Equestrian Non-Electric
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Reviews (577)

What Guests Are Saying

Assateague Island National Seashore Campground offers a stunning natural setting with beautiful beaches, wild horses, and excellent facilities, making it a favorite camping destination for many. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, friendly staff, and opportunities for outdoor activities like kayaking and biking. While some noted issues with cleanliness in restrooms and the presence of pests, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many eager to return.

Review Summary

4.6
577 reviews
5
71.8%
414
4
17.7%
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3
6.4%
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2
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Maria D

Verified

April 23, 2025 Stayed at: 046, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50

5

We loved our site 046 oceanside. We enjoyed our 2 day camping trip a lot. We will do it again.

Natasha C

Verified

April 22, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

5

I had a wonderful time camping at Assateague with my dad and nephew in early April. The facilities were clean, and the boardwalk to the beach was cleared of sand, so my dad was able to navigate to the ocean in his wheelchair. We enjoyed ourselves, as always.

Eric D

Verified

April 22, 2025 Stayed at: 041, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

3

Great campsite, would have preferred warm water and lights in the bathrooms. Other than that we had a phenomenal experience.

Barbara C

Verified

April 21, 2025 Stayed at: 060, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82

4

Easy to check in. We stayed on Lot 60 in the Oceanside. Long walk from the car down a boardwalk and up a dune so be prepared- recommend a cart with wheels if you can have one. Bring as much firewood as you can but you can buy more about 10 minutes away. This is a really nice size lot. Not too far from bathrooms and showers. Keep in mind no showere early in the season (before Memorial Day). Will come again (and hope for warmer weather!). Don’t go in April! We rented the lot for two nights and went home after the first day due to the cold. Want to come back in warmer weather. Good luck!

Sally B

Verified

April 21, 2025 Stayed at: A07, Loop: Bayside Loop A

5

We loved camping with the wild ponies! The Visitor Center talks were great and our campsite hosts were great!

Anne G

Verified

April 20, 2025 Stayed at: B36, Loop: Bayside Loop B

3

If you have a rig vs. tent, chose your site wisely because many put the picnic table on the opposite as your door.

Richard B

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April 13, 2025 Stayed at: C45, Loop: Bayside Loop C

5

We camped for 3 nights in site C-45 Bayside at Assateague National Park in early April. We enjoyed camping on the bay side for the first time; earlier trips had all been at the ocean side camp sites. We caught a break on the weather; it was a little chilly but sunny and nice enough to hike and ride bikes each day. And no bugs this early in the year!
We really enjoyed our walks on the 3 main trails in the park. There had been significant improvements in both the 'Life of the Marsh' trail and the 'Life of the Woods' Trail since the last time we camped here. And the 'Life of the Dunes' trail was a fun walk, and interesting look at some of the artifacts of the history of Assateague Island before it became a national seashore.

We were camping in a 5th wheel camper, so were were quite comfortable camping early in the year when they had not yet turned on the showers, and had no concerns camping in a campground with only vault toilets.

The one suggestion I would have for the park would be to add a 2nd spot at the Dump Station / Fresh Water Fill-up station. We had a considerable wait for the dump station on the way out, and we were happy that nobody was in line behind us for the 20 minutes we tied up the Fresh Water Fill-up station on check-in day.

David E

Verified

April 13, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

For the 1 night stay, the facilities provided were to our expectations+

Jennifer S

Verified

April 13, 2025 Stayed at: B25, Loop: Bayside Loop B

5

Campground was clean and fellow campers observed quiet hours. Family-friendly and the park is well maintained with great park rangers!

Becky W

Verified

April 13, 2025 Stayed at: B27, Loop: Bayside Loop B

5

Assateague is a family favorite ❤️

Location Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

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

Highway access

The campground is accessible via US Route 50 and MD Route 611, which provides direct access to the area.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.0833 / -75.2

Elevation: 0 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

10AM

Check out time

11AM

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.
  • Campers must check in at the Ranger Station upon arrival. 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.
  • 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 .
  • Campsites must be vacated by on the day of checkout. Campers who desire to depart early MUST check out at the Ranger Station and be off the site completely or NO REFUND will be given. If it is an after hours emergency, please contact the campground host.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Mosquitoes: Extreme mosquito/biting insect conditions are normal to the area; bring insect repellent with DEET.
  • Vehicle Limits on Drive-in Campsites: No more than two motor vehicles, or one vehicle with trailer, are allowed per drive-in campsite.
  • Vehicle Limits on Walk-in Campsites: No more than one motor vehicle allowed per walk-in campsite.
  • Vehicle Limits for Group Campsites: No more than 10 motor vehicles permitted per Group site.
  • Generators Prohibited: Generators are completely PROHIBITED in Bayside Loop B as well as in walk-in and group sites.
  • Tent Stake Recommendation: The park recommends using long tent stakes to anchor tents in the sand and against the wind.
  • 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. 
  • 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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Last updated: July 11, 2026

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