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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)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 15 to Nov 14

Sites & Availability

152 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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006, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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007, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 008, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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009, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 010, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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011, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 012, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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013, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 014, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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015, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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🚐 016, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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017, 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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🚐 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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🚐 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
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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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047, 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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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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056, 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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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
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063, 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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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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093, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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095, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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096, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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097, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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098, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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099, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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100, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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101, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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102, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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103, 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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🚐 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
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G1, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
$80.00
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G2, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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$80.00
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G3, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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G4, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
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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

4.6
524 reviews
5
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378
4
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5.9%
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Kathie P

Verified

November 10, 2025 Stayed at: B37, Loop: Bayside Loop B

5

I had a lovely time. Trails were beautiful.

Todd L

Verified

November 9, 2025 Stayed at: 102, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104

5

Thanks to the NPS for all that they do, despite the shutdown the campgrounds and facilities were open and clean. You all are awesome, don’t let anyone else try to tell you otherwise!!

Greg B

Verified

November 7, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Great location.

Carolyn D

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November 6, 2025 Stayed at: B35, Loop: Bayside Loop B

4

I have stayed at this park a number of times (always in Loop B Bayside) and love that these sites are a good distance apart, affording privacy. Ponies were in the parking lot right next to the entrance to the park - at least 10 of them! Got great pics!

Sandy P

Verified

November 5, 2025 Stayed at: C47, Loop: Bayside Loop C

5

This is a fantastic place especially with wild horses wandering all over. There are so many wonderful things to do such as walk the 30 mile long beach, walk the wonderful board walks built for viewing arears, paddle the bay, or go to the ocean. We have visited 4 years in a row, the first 4 years ago after I read an article about Assateague and told my husband we were going there right now which was December.

Danielle D

Verified

November 5, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

5

We love visiting Assateague to camp. It’s beautiful and very clean. We feel that for being a natural area it is well kept, and the natural areas are respected by everyone. The hosts were very nice.

Sara M

Verified

November 4, 2025 Stayed at: A23, Loop: Bayside Loop A

5

Absolutely loved it here! Hoping to come back again

Delaney W

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November 2, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

3

We stayed at site 17 in ocean loop one. The site was okay. The table and firepit were a pretty good distance from where you park your car. Normally that wouldn’t be an issue bc you are closer in the dunes and away from the road but we use a truck tent so it was just annoying for us to tie the dogs that far away while we packed. The biggest thing I think that affected our stay is that this site backs up to the group camping site and whoever was there had a group of like 10 kids from probably 11-5 years old. They did not watch them whatsoever. Their kids constantly came in our camp and harassed our dogs. We asked them multiple times to stop because our dogs would be barking (taunted by the kids barking at them). We also had a horse in our camp which was a pleasant surprise. Except the unmonitored kids, hid behind the bush it was eating and jumped out and yelled at it. Within touching distance. I lost it and explained how dangerous that is in not the kindest tone. Everything else was okay. The govt shutdown made it so we were unable to check in but also free to get in. When we arrived, someone was in our spot. I think they were just scoping it out hoping no one would show up. It was beautiful weekend. I just wish parents would watch their kids around wild animals and make sure they aren’t wandering into other camps and harassing their pets. We will be back, but we will choose our site a little better (:

Viv H

Verified

November 1, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

4

Assateague’s campgrounds were wind-swept and some sites under water this past week. Fortunately, we changed our reservation on-line to avoid too much of both conditions; but it wound up costing us $10/ day to do that when we did.

William J

Verified

November 1, 2025 Stayed at: C46, Loop: Bayside Loop C

5

nice level camp sites, good 5G, and horses everywhere. This also means that there is horse manure everywhere. During the shut down it may not have been picked up for a week or two

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.

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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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