Camping here for a week was incredible for many reasons. The gorgeous ponies and an abundance of wildlife were amazing. Being able to walk right over to the ocean was also amazing. What I wasn't expecting was the hordes of mosquitoes. Definitely be prepared with lots of Off and citronella candles. The last night I moved to the ocean side and it was much better. I went in June, so I'm not sure if they are always so bad. The bayside provides more interaction with the ponies and wildlife. Which can be worth the mosquitos. Just don't leave food in your tent. The first morning I woke up to a pony eating a loaf of bread and a huge hole in my tent.

This campground has great sites that are right on the ocean with wildlife all around!

There is only one campground in then Assateague park and it's right on the beach. Get ready to get sand everywhere. Be sure to check the forecast before you go because if it gets windy you'll be sure to feel it. I visited in later October and there were very few campers but I imagine the campground fills up in warmer months. The park is small to there are just a few one-way roads leading in and out.

The campground was two loops with drive-in sites as well as walk-in sites that are more removed from the road. There are also cold water showers to help with some of the aforementioned sand.

You'll surely see at least a few ponies on your visit as well as other great wildlife. If you have the time I highly recommend taking the drive over to the Chincoteague side (about an hour) and exploring there. I rented a bike from the Bike Depot and rode it into Chincoteague for a few hours.

Adventurous, in that you'll get a first-hand glimpse of the horses, as they are aggressive! Very nice Visitors Center where you could request a ranger badge for the little ones. Would recommend visiting in late summer, early fall to avoid the crowds.

This campsite is like no other I’ve ever been to. If you don’t mind wild horses joining you for dinner and trekking around your campsite at night, then this is your place!! The beach is absolutely gorgeous and so is the scenery. If a crowded beach is not your thing, it gets less crowded as you walk away from the boardwalk. Please be kind to the horses and if you see an injured one, let the Park Rangers know immediately.

If you want to camp in the spring or fall, camp on the bayside. There will be less mosquitoes that time of year but the wind from the ocean isn’t as intense as on the Oceanside so it’s a bit warmer. Prepare for some gorgeous sunsets and sunrises. The facilities are simple but fine. The showers are turned off during offseason but you can still use the spring outside. Ponies are a bit more calm on this side.

It’s hidden away yet close to the water. Having animals around is such a great feeling. A deer hung out by the campfire at night, and in the morning there were horse tracks all over the sight. We chose to stay in October with less people and less bugs. Hiking and boys nearby to kayak or canoe at. Beautiful place to stay.

Be prepared and all will be well! ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!

This is more primitive being a National Park, but that doesn't bother me much. In the summer, the mosquitos are especially bad bayside... stick with the seaside or State Park. If you require better bathroom facilities, go to the State Park. You will see the horses roam through the area and possibly block your access to the bathroom! It is nice to be closer to the bayside beach and boat access. You can play in the shallow, calmer water there!

Chemical toilets, no electricity. Wild horses are everywhere. Put food and toiletries in car. Beautiful beach on both bayside and Oceanside. Awesome kayak rentals.

Horses will roam right into campsite.

Bayside is typically the better choice but the Oceanside gives you access to the beach in minutes. Horses can be a nuisance and destroy your campsite but are beautiful to watch. The bayside is great if you have a kayak and some sites you can launch directly into the bay. The Oceanside can be painfully hot, very little breeze behind the dunes and the bathrooms are awful. Would recommend staying at the state park instead.

This place is beautiful plus there are the most amazing wild horses and sand dunes. We love to camp here but it gets very windy at times. Will keep going over and over!

Clean, well maintained, with very clean bathrooms, access to the Bay, boat launch, weekend entertaining, close to Little Rock and to the big preserve with plenty of birds and beautiful views. All kinds of campsites from tents to big RVs. One of the best places I have ever camped. Strongly recommended. And prices are very reasonable. great camp shop with ice, firewood and all other needs.

Spent days on beach, flying kites, and exploring the island. Note: reservations fill up quickly so check the site at the 6 months prior to your trip.

My family of 5 stayed 2 nights. Showers (cold) toilets were well maintained, fire rings provided and nicely kept grounds with observed quiet times made for a fantastic stay!! The beaches were amazing and crabbing fun!! Bugs were EPICALLY BAD!! Never experienced anything like it..greenies would bite thru shirts and draw blood..2 cans of 40% deet barely helped and the poor dogs got all bit up..watch the weather for storms 2 weeks before you visit..they cause a mass hatch..

As other reviewers have mentioned, this campground has more vegetation than its Seaside counterpart. This does lend itself to less of a breeze and more flying insects than you might find on the beach, which makes it a perfect spot in the colder fall and winter months. We stayed here when the low was around 17 degrees so we appreciated the natural protection.

We did have several interactions with one wild horse who did not seem to be bothered by us or our dog. The dog on the other hand was certainly bothered! Between the horse and the sand spurs in his feet he would probably rate this spot a lot lower.

While I wouldn't recommend staying here in the warmer and buggier months, it is a nice alternative in the should seasons when more protection may be warranted.

This campground was for the most part a great experience. We enjoyed bike riding around the island, catching glimpses of the wild ponies and running around on the beach. Right next to the bike rental area was a perfect spot for the kids to play in calmer water. Although mosquitoes and ticks are in abundance between May and November, as expected, this campground had an unusual amount compared to other campgrounds. If you want to avoid the swarm of ticks and mosquitoes, I advise to get a tent site on ocean side away from dense vegetation. Just a warning if you’re looking to come here for the summer that these sites (especially ocean side) go quickly and must be booked MONTHS in advance.

The island itself is beautiful and the campsites are very spacious. My children loved how the horses wander free. We got a spot right by the ocean and I loved how it actually wasn't too buggy. The bathrooms and showers are close to every campsite along with a dumpster. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend this campground to anyone with children

The beach was beautiful, and you can camp roughly 100 yards from it. Many campsites available, and you can actually see the horses

The island is beautiful and the horses are cool to see. It's a bit sad how the horses aren't really wild and more come to humans for food. The wind was the only issue, we couldn't leave the tent without it blowing away in the wind. Definitely would return and maybe make a trip out of it.

It was a 5/5 star experience. When I got onto the beach, I thought it was pretty but as I looked around, I saw the most majestic creatures ever, the wild horses roaming the sandy beach. It was an experience I would never forget. I would recommend it to horse lovers.