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

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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
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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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093, 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%
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3
6.4%
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2
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Michelle A

Verified

April 3, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Assateague Island and in particular Assateague National Park are a natural delight. We thoroughly enjoy a week of early spring camping!

Mary M

Verified

April 3, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Nice level campsites. It’s cool & breezy there in March, but so nice, clean and natural surroundings. And the Ponies! Great place for a 2-night stay.

Walter N

Verified

April 2, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

It was cold and windy , the fish weren’t here yet but we enjoyed 5 nights in a tent. Good camp meals , constant fire and met some great campers as usual. The horse were busy and had plenty in the site. Coldest night was 28’ but we stayed pretty warm. Beach was beautiful. Love this place.

d c

Verified

March 30, 2026 Stayed at: B25, Loop: Bayside Loop B

2

I always love camping at Assateague! I was a little taken a back when I got there last week because of all the foliage removal in the Bayside campsites. I understand that encroachment of the foliage can be an issue, however, I think the cut back in some of the sites went a little too far. The foliage served a purpose of providing both privacy and wind protection in many of the campsites. The cut back was much to severe in my favorite sites along the road in fact now the road is visible when it was not previously. I was told that in a month or two it will be grown back in however my opinion is it’ll take a year or two and some of the sites are permanently damaged.

Mary N

Verified

March 29, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Loved camping with the ponies! The site and campground was clean, sites have plenty of space. We had an Oceanside site and the wood walkway to the beach made it easy to get over the dunes.

Daniel K

Verified

March 26, 2026 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Level sites for RVs at the beach area . Horses were in our site nearly everyday and were obvious to us. Will definitely visit again, but not during summer months due to the biting bugs

Willard H

Verified

March 26, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

Assateague National Park offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy camping in the dunes by the ocean or sites by the bay. The wooden walkways over the marsh areas provides stunning views of the bay. Oceanside camping provides access to the beach area just over the dunes. Wild horses, deer, fox, and turkeys in the island are exciting to see and photograph. Ocean City MD is nearby providing another completely different adventure on the board walk.

It’s a great place to relax and fun.

Steven P

Verified

March 26, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2

5

We had a great time. Hadcan excellent site here you could walk over the sand dunes and be on the beach. Seeing the wild ponies was fantastic. What a treasure in the National Park system.

helen m

Verified

January 7, 2026 Stayed at: B33, Loop: Bayside Loop B

5

Camping at Assateague was wonderful with the horses visiting our campsite several times.

devin a

Verified

January 6, 2026 Stayed at: A21, Loop: Bayside Loop A

5

Beautiful place! Had an awesome time! Bring a kayak and a bike those are my recommendations!

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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