Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

The Assateague Island National Seashore park lands and facilities are well maintained. For future visitors during the summer months, we want to relay and emphasize that the mosquitos, gnats, no-see-ums, and other bugs are extremely prevalent and aggressive at this camp site and in the Bay Area in general. We shortened our trip because even with significant mitigation measures (bug spray, camper with screens, citronella candles, full body clothing and mosquito nets), we still got bit up a lot. There’s nothing that the staff could do to prevent this, but wanted to make sure others are aware of how bad the bugs are this time of year.

Seeing the horses was amazing and the staff is incredibly kind. Beaches are gorgeous.

I love to camp in the midst of the horses. We certainly did get to see a show this time with stallion's racing and Their families in the camp sites.

The Bayside beach was lovely for sitting drinking coffee in the morning.

My only complaint would be the generators that run all the time. It's like camping next to a lawn mower. 10 o'clock became peaceful finally. I wish there were limits on how long they could run those things. It doesn't really make it feel like camping when you're listening to a lawn mower.

It was a very good and unique experience, but since it was our first time in a nearly wild setting, we faced some challenges. We were told to keep our distance from the horses, but some horses approached us and tried to eat our stuff (it was around 10 pm, and we were preparing something on fire). We didn’t know how to keep them away, so it was a little scary. I wish there had been better information about what we should do in such situations.

Nice spot not too far from the parking area. Well maintained, the bathrooms and shower cabins are in good condition, and the staff is really nice.

Very nice campsites, not too close together.

Nobody told the horses about the stay 50 ft away rule!!

The staff were great and really helpful but unfortunately the place isn't the best kept. I understand the horses are wild and will defecate wherever they want but when a huge pile of horse feces is laying in a high traffic path to camp sites and outhouses/showers, it's not a good look. The showers could use an update. The handle you pull to get water flowing was all jacked up. I fixed the one I used while showering. Still, we had a good time and again the staff were extremely nice and helpful.

The bugs were absolutely awful. Even our strong bug spray with deet didn’t keep them from biting. Our poor dog got eaten up too, way too many biting flies and mosquitoes. Also, the entire loop had a couple shower stalls that only ran ice cold, and only one of them even worked. The mosquitoes were awful in there as well. It was all so bad, we actually had to leave a few hours after checking in and give up the money we spent to stay there. We were so excited to stay there, and will never be returning.

Despite the reduction in Federal Funding for the National Parks, all Rangers,Staff and volunteers were GREAT and always helpful with any ?’s or concerns. Spend time in the whole Park!! There are trails, bike paths, wonderful beaches on the ocean and bay.. the Visitor Center is very informative about the history and changes of the island, as well as in formation regarding the horses and other wildlife land and sea. Enjoy a very special place that is not commercialized simply Nature to be enjoyed. Camp if you can or go to the beach @ sunrise and enjoy the sounds and sights . Slow down and try to be in the moment. Unfortunately there were No Lifegaurds this year (funding cuts?)

This is the 2nd time we are camping here. It was nostalgic as we returned back here after 10 years. We were lucky we got oceanside campsite available at the last minute. Our campsite was number 86. Its a nice site- closer to the parking lot and toilet and a little walk to the beach. The toilets and shower areas were clean. We didnt see any horses come into the campsite at night/ during the day. Would definitely come camp here again next summer. The bugs and mosquitoes were a lot, inspite of using deet bug repellent we still had bug bites. But no complaints about it.

The site was very nice and clean. Right next to the beach! The horses didn’t bother us too much which was nice and because of the wind by the ocean, not as many mosquitos. The bathrooms were a bit more rank than normal but that’s a lot bathroom for you. People don’t seem to understand you’re supposed to close the lid after use. We only stayed one night but wish we could have stayed longer! The beach with wildlife was amazing.

The only issue we had was that the people occupying the site next to us kept walking through our campsite and by our tents all night rather than use the corridor.