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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: 150

Campground Amenities

  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Mar 15 to Nov 14

Sites & Availability

152 Sites Available

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🚐 008, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 010, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 012, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 014, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 016, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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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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🚐 029, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 034, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 035, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 036, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 037, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 038, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 039, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 040, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 041, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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β›Ί 042, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 043, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 045, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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β›Ί 050, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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β›Ί 051, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 070, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 074, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 075, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 076, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 078, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 079, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 080, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 081, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 082, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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β›Ί 083, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 084, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 086, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 087, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 088, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 090, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 091, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 092, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 093, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 095, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 096, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 097, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 098, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 100, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 101, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 102, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 103, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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β›Ί 104, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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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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🚐 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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β›Ί G1, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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$80.00
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β›Ί G2, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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β›Ί G3, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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β›Ί G4, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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β›Ί G5, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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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 (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.

Review Summary

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524 reviews
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Philip M

Verified

November 22, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: 062, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82

5

Walk-in camp site #062 is a beautiful spot, somewhat out of the wind, with a most engaging resident racoon, who lives there full time and exacts food tariffs on all visitors.

Michael B

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November 22, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: B36, Loop: Bayside Loop B

5

Fantastic park. Great camp sites, horses and deer everywhere, nice spots for bike riding, crabbing, etc.

Mary H

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November 22, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: 034, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

We loved visiting Assateague. The wildlife was amazing and everywhere. Our time was way too short. We will be back soon I hope.

Bill F

Verified

November 22, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: 029, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

4

Lovely weather. Quiet beach. Great walks.

David F

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November 20, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: 019, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

5

Absolutely fabulous place to camp! Sites were clean and level, reservation and Check out process was quick and easy. Ranger who helped with the reservation was very knowledgeable and made the process very easy!

Patrick D

Verified

November 19, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: A16, Loop: Bayside Loop A

5

Excellent experience

Willa L

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November 18, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

5

Magical place - we had horses visit our tent at sunset and had the most beautiful sunrise on the beach…with dolphins!!

The second evening was a stormy night. Our tent barely made it as the beach was super windy and some water got in. So I guess the experience really depends on weather. Camp ground hosts were super nice, as were the other campers. Toilets do not flush but were clean. Overall would highly recommend this place!

Pam L

Verified

November 17, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: B37, Loop: Bayside Loop B

4

I'll have to come back soon because it's a lovely area, but we didn't have any encounters with the horses on our short, 1-night stay.

Maureen M

Verified

November 17, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: C48, Loop: Bayside Loop C

5

I always love Assateague, but what a thrill to experience it in early November when the water is still relatively warm and the mosquitos and crowds are all but gone. Campsite C48 is spectacular, extending out the back side all the way to the bayshore. It is the best site on the island, in my opinion. My dog and I walked up and down the shore multiple times a day, experiencing it in all lights. We also launched our paddleboards right from our own campsite and explored the salt marshes and the bay. And morning coffee with a bayview is divine. The ocean is a mile walk or quick bike ride away.

Robert D

Verified

November 16, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: A15, Loop: Bayside Loop A

4

A truly amazing piece of coastal nature with horses and all the expected wildlife. Stunning sunrise and sunsets over the water just a short walk from camp for both. Only caution is the sand spurs on the A loop. Puppy friendly space but not on their paws. Otherwise a great dry camping outing!

Location Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 38.0833 / -75.2

Elevation: 0 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

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).

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