Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

The stay was beautiful as always…

We stayed in one of the walk-in loops. Lots of work getting everything to our site (bring a beach wagon to help haul your gear!) but it was worth it. It was quiet, peaceful right next to the ocean. Bathrooms were pit toilets but they were well maintained and clean. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

Site A24 was so nice and peaceful. I wanted a site with a little more space and not so close to others. This site was perfect!
The first night we were there the horses came. My oldest daughter heard something outside our tent. So I checked to see what it was, come to find out it was a family of horses. The dad walked around the tent with the mama as the baby stayed next to my van.
I have little kids so we didn't go to the ocean side but we did go to the bay side alot. My kiddos loved that side because there weren't any waves and the water is so shallow. Plus you can see the bottom which I love.
The only downside is the mosquitoes but I knew that from visiting in the past. Those bugs are like little vampires biting every second that they can.

Nice park. We stayed on the bayside & seen pony’s in the campground every day.

It was beautiful. Beaches white. Horses grat. Flies thick.

We love Assateague And have been there many times. Being able to drive on the beach is why we go. We are not fisherman, but enjoy the peace and quiet of sitting, reading and walking on the beach and simply watching the waves.

We arrived in the rain. Our site was postage stamp size, just large enough for our trailer and tow vehicle.
The grass around our table and fire ring was at least a foot tall. The Site area was very small with bushes defining the borders.
There were clouds of mosquitos! If the grass had been cut and the bushes cut back a little it may have been doable but as it was we weren't willing to endure the mosquitos so we left.
Good news is that we got a partial refund
Thank you for that.

As never been to Assateague Island, I was unaware of the fact that you must climb a huge sand dune in order to camp oceanside. A lot of exhausting trips to get gear to spot. Standard wagons/ wheels do not work. Very windy, cold (especially at night) even in 95 degree days. Very pretty, but hard to see horses unless in the right spot at the right time. Site 056 Oceanside.
Our other group had a good time bayside, but please be aware the bugs/ticks are horrible and it was very warm. Minimal air flow. Site B28 Bayside

Campsite and beach was really good but restrooms were horrible. Next time we will pick state park which has clean restrooms.

Campsite 104 was excellent! Private and serene. The horses showed up every night at sunset and were on the prowl for food. Use the boxes and keep them locked! We often saw them in the morning too. The birds tried to raid the storage box (they can fit through the slats) so keep you food covered!

The flies were vicious- horse flies, no see ums, gnats - you name it. It was still worth it. Even DEET did not work.

Sunrise on the beach was magical. Fell asleep to the sound of the waves. The stars were not blocked by light pollution.

Bring a tarp/screen house for shade. Don’t bother with the tiny metal stakes that come with your tent. Invest in some good ones and bury them to keep your tent secure because there is a constant breeze.

Stop by the visitor center and watch both films. We loved the nature walks on the bayside.

I will definitely be back!