Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, Maryland, United States

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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🚐 002, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 008, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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6 guests · Pet Friendly
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6 guests · Pet Friendly
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6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 042, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 043, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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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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⛺ 046, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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⛺ 048, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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⛺ 049, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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⛺ 050, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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⛺ 051, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 058, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 059, 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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⛺ 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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⛺ 081, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 082, 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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⛺ 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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🚐 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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🚐 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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🚐 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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🚐 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)

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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
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Michelle A

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April 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

This campground and time of year is just perfect for us!

Dennis S

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March 11, 2025 • Stayed at: C44, Loop: Bayside Loop C

5

A must visit even in the winter! Please help pick up trash that sadly is found around the island.

Barry H

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March 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C48, Loop: Bayside Loop C

5

Assateague Island NS is a contrast in ocean environments. The pounding surf of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the quiet Bay on the other side. February thru April are good times to camp and explore on the Bay side because there are no insects and few people. Many people come to see the wild ponies but there is a host of other wildlife to experience in Assateague. The staff are friendly and helpful. And, might as well address the gorilla in the room: This National Seashore is in danger just like all the other sites that the NPS administers. If you care about these gems and agree with the notion that National Parks are America's best idea, please get involved. Your representatives need to hear from you that more cuts to the NPS, which was already understaffed and underfunded, is unacceptable. Once they are gone, we won't get them back. YOUR PUBLIC LANDS!!

Christina L

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March 3, 2025 • Stayed at: C46, Loop: Bayside Loop C

5

Rangers nice. Camp site clean and quite.

Steve B

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February 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A22, Loop: Bayside Loop A

5

Rangers were very helpful and the park was clean.

Jessica C

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February 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104

5

Beautiful place! We had some crazy wind for a couple days, but we made it work.

patricia b

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February 9, 2025 • Stayed at: C38, Loop: Bayside Loop C

5

Winter car camper here. It’s the best time of year to visit! We do bayside and it’s quiet and provides solitude, if that’s what you’re looking for.
The Park Rangers are just the best.

Michelle S

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February 1, 2025 • Stayed at: B36, Loop: Bayside Loop B

5

This campsite is at a great, private location on the bayside. I enjoyed biking to the ocean side beach and exploring the Life of the Dunes Trail, Life of the Forest Trail, and the Life of the Marsh Trail. The beaches are beautiful. I visited in September and had no issues with mosquitos. A trip to Berlin is a wonderful excursion. Assateague is a wonderful place to be!

preston h

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January 19, 2025 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: Bayside Loop A

3

Items were stolen from my campsite while I was away from it.
I guess you need to pack up your gear ervery time you venture out

Christopher B

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January 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Always a favorite. Assateague's natural beauty and basic setup is perfect for camping or boondocking. As long as we keep our site clear for the horses to stop by we have no issues. This trip we had a horse take a nap on the lee side of our RV!

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

Map of Assateague Island National Seashore Campground location at Berlin, MD, United States
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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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