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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Mar 15 to Nov 14

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

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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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🚐 004, 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
No Hookups
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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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🚐 021, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 022, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 023, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 024, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 025, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 026, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 027, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 028, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 029, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 030, 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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🚐 033, 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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042, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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043, 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
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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045, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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046, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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047, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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048, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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049, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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050, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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051, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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052, 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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054, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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055, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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057, 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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061, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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062, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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063, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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064, 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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066, 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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070, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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071, 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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073, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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074, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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075, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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076, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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077, 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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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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085, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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086, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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087, 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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090, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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091, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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092, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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094, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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095, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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096, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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097, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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098, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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099, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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100, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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101, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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102, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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103, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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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
No Hookups
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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
No Hookups
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🚐 Horse Camp - B, Loop: Equestrian Non-Electric
No Hookups
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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%
102
3
6.4%
37
2
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1
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Jerry S

Verified

November 6, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

polite, professional, and efficient

Martin L

Verified

November 5, 2024 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

4

Nice expeirence

Kerr Y

Verified

November 5, 2024 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

4

I must admit I was a bit "miffed" at first as I could not renew my OSV pass~ I brought cash and expected to renew it at the ranger station as i have been doing for the past 30 years. No one told me I could not do this and there was nothing posted on the website to warn me ! Please do find a way to alert people that they can no longer do these thingsin person.

Jill M

Verified

November 1, 2024 Stayed at: C39, Loop: Bayside Loop C

4

Beautiful park. Loved the beach and the horses. The mosquitoes were not a problem being there in October but there were a lot of flies, probably attracted by the horse manure. Also, painful burrs were everywhere and would get stuck in my dogs’ feet. Mostly a lovely place though.

Michael K

Verified

November 1, 2024 Stayed at: C42, Loop: Bayside Loop C

4

Love this place. Would have given a 5 star if not for the chemical toilets not having lights; some do by the ocean but in bay side camping area they don’t have electricity to the buildings.

Ethan W

Verified

October 30, 2024 Stayed at: 051, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82

4

Great spot and would definitely would consider going back. We were in the beachside sites with remote parking. It is fairly primitive with pit toilets and cold only showers to rinse off. We enjoyed being on the row closest to the beach, and it was pretty empty so we didn’t have neighbors. If you go when it’s busier, the next row in has a bit of shrubbery and the sites appear slightly more spaced out.

SHERRI L

Verified

October 29, 2024 Stayed at: B28, Loop: Bayside Loop B

5

This was my second camping visit to Assateague. The bay sites are flat, spacious and clean. I also found the people incredibly friendly and helpful. It was the perfect place for me to restore my soul after writing a few hard chapters in my most recent memoir.

SherriALynn.com
Author of All My Heroes Have Fur, Fins & Feathers

Jackie D

Verified

October 28, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Beautiful. Tent camped in high winds and all conditions pretty much but it was great. Loved seeing the horses come by. Loved seeing all the new trail expansions made within the last 13 years. Totally, however, would be awesome to get up to STATE PARK STANDARDS and install DECENT BATHROOMS. Other than that, no complaints at all. Loved it ♡♡♡

France G

Verified

October 26, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

5

Nous avons adoré notre séjour!

Stefany F

Verified

October 25, 2024 Stayed at: Horse Camp - A, Loop: Equestrian Non-Electric

2

Unfortunately, I would love to stay that overall we had a wonderful time. But that’s not 100% the case. The trip itself was great. Our time there camping with our horses was great. But, every ranger we encountered wasn’t as friendly and welcoming as we thought. When we arrived to check in I felt that the ranger was pretty dismissive to us. My dad was having a hard time hearing her and it was clear it was annoying to her. While we were checking in I was attempting to ask questions about all places that are okay for us to ride and the ranger had a bit of an attitude about it just wanted us to go. Upon arrival they gave my dad a military pass and we left without fully thinking while he stayed behind with our horses and they refused to let us back in simply because he wasn’t in the truck. I stated he was at the camp site and if someone could go to the site. The ranger in the booth was very short with us and called over another ranger that approved us in a very argumentative manner. After simply accepting we had to pay for a pass because they wouldn’t let us in otherwise even asking again if someone could go to your camp site to get my dad to confirm his ID for the military pass both rangers at each side of the truck continued in an argumentative tone while we were actively trying to pay for a pass to get back in.

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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