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Assateague State Park Campground, near Berlin, Maryland, is a fantastic spot for those who want to camp close to the beach and enjoy the unique experience of wild ponies roaming the area. With a mix of tent and RV sites, this campground offers a variety of accommodations to suit different camping styles.

The facilities here are top-notch, with clean bathhouses and warm showers that visitors rave about. Many campers appreciate the well-maintained picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings. As one happy camper put it, “The camp hosts are so nice, helpful, caring, and friendly,” which really adds to the welcoming vibe of the place.

You’re just a short walk from the beach, where you can soak up the sun or watch dolphins play in the surf. The paved bike and walking trails make it easy to explore the beautiful surroundings, and the chance to see the famous wild horses up close is a highlight for many. Just remember, the bugs can be a bit pesky, so bring some bug spray along.

Assateague State Park Campground is open from April to October, making it a great summer getaway. Whether you’re looking to relax by the campfire or embark on outdoor adventures, this campground has plenty to offer for a memorable camping experience.

Description

State Park

Assateague State Park camping is Maryland's only oceanfront park. It is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Sinepuxent Bay on the west. Its two miles of ocean beaches offer swimming, beachcombing, sunbathing, surfing and fishing. The bayside offers visitors the chance to explore secluded coves by canoe or kayak. The marsh areas have a variety of wildlife, including deer, waterfowl and feral horses. -342 sites are available, each with a fire ring and picnic table. -Electric hook-ups are available in the G-Loop and a limited number of sites in I-Loop only. -Most campsites can be reserved from the last week of April through the last weekend of October.

Reservation Info

ADA ONLY Accessib​le campsites at Assateague State Park can be reserved by calling the Reservations Center at 888-432-2267. They are reservable solely for use by visitors with a disability and their family/guests. ​Most campsites can be reserved from the last week of April through the last weekend of October.

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Location

Assateague State Park Campground is located in Maryland

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Directions

Located at the end of Stephen Decatur Highway (Route 611.) From the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, head east on Route 50 towards Ocean City and turn right onto Route 611. From the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, take Route 13 north to Pocomoke City. Turn right onto Route 113 and head north toward Snow Hill. Stay on Route 113 to Berlin. Turn right onto Assateague Road (Route 376.) When it ends, turn right onto Stephen Decatur Highway (Route 611.)

Address

7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy
Berlin, MD 21811

Coordinates

38.23805672605856 N
75.13801577514518 W

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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2024

Ocean breezes and horses too!

General: Large campground in 10 units (A-J). J is a walk-in tent site only; the others all have paved camper pads. The layout is horizontal so that all units are close to the ocean. Some back right up to the dunes while the ones on the other side of the loops have a tree barrier separating the sites from the ocean. 80-100 wild horses roam free on the beach and throughout the campground. You are instructed to give them a 40-foot berth. Generators need to be “whisper quiet” and the hours are strictly enforced (although the camper in the site next to us did not understand the definition of whisper quiet; when we asked the camp host, we were told it was up to the ranger to police this). 

Site Quality: Sites are level and paved. Each comes with a picnic table and a fire ring. Although there is nothing to physically separate the sites, they are located a modest distance apart from each other. I don't believe there are hookups in any of the sites.

Bath/Shower House: Modern and very clean. Hot water from the taps was appreciated. The showers looked nice, but we did not use them. 

Activities/Amenities: There is beach access from each loop in the campground and miles of beach await you. There is a beach toy lending station, and it was filled with toys. A little free library, recycling, and dishwashing sinks. The visitor center sells ice and other basic sundries. Only saw a couple of horses as we arrived but a site across and down from us had four horses wander into their site when they were making hot chocolate, and they wouldn’t leave! As we were leaving the next morning, we saw many horses. They tended to congregate in the sites closer to the entrance. 

We were only able to spend one night here. The check-in time of 2 pm is strict as is the check-out time of 11 am, which was a bit of a bummer. Wish we could have spent more time here and would definitely return.

SiteH230
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Lee D., October 7, 2024
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Lee D., October 7, 2024
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Lee D., October 7, 2024
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Reviewed Sep. 11, 2024

Loved it

Had a great time. Came with an outdoorsy circle of friends and we all had a awesome time at Assateague. The Atlantic was pretty rough but we still had a lot of fun at the beach. Our site was perfect too. We were very close to the bathrooms, showers, and the beach. The sound of the beach at night makes for great natural white noise. Chickens and horses might wake you up at a reasonable early hour, which isn’t a problem for me since I’d probably oversleep myself

SiteA3
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Jason M., September 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Jason M., September 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Jason M., September 11, 2024
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Reviewed Jul. 1, 2024

Camping at the beach A+++++

We had a wonderful time camping at Assateague State Park. We have camped here 5 times now.

The bath houses are always clean and well stocked and the showers are warm. The park rangers make their appearance known throughout the park and always available to help. The park is beautiful with paved bike/walking trail. You will definitely see horses throughout your stay. This is one of our favorite campgrounds.

SiteG185
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Katie H., July 1, 2024
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Katie H., July 1, 2024
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Katie H., July 1, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 22, 2024

Bring your weed-wacker!

Assateague Gone is the Assateague Island RV campground that we grew up with all our lives! Not only has some genius made the executive decision[in recent years] to REPLACE all the park's glorious sandy campsites with knee high pricker-grass...(which has NOTHING to do with preserving the dunes)...but now, they ONLY MOW their weed-filled sites once in a blue moon...and they REFUSE to mow it upon request(when you arrive at your personal, bug-infested jungle, for your 14-day vacation)...so, you can't even sit around your campfire ring or play a game of cornhole. I guess they'have us', since they're the only oceanside State Park RV campground, around. And for what? It's not as if they can't afford to mow it. It's not as if camping/campers have declined. Now there's nowhere to camp anymore where you can gather around the campfire with your toes in the sand. Heartbreaking!

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 10, 2024

A little heaven on earth

The camp hosts are so nice, helpful,caring and friendly. Bathroom very clean. Sites not very private but nice and the wild ponies!!! Amazing

I had a non electric site The electric sites r very hard to book and need to be booked a year in advance.

SiteH303
Month of VisitMay
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  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Lisa D., May 10, 2024
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Reviewed Apr. 29, 2024

Beautiful campground!

We parked the trailer in the pouring rain. Now I own rain gear... Go figure. :-)

We spent 4 nights there and it was amazing. There is so much to do in the area.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Chuck M., April 29, 2024
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Chuck M., April 29, 2024
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Chuck M., April 29, 2024
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Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

I <3 Assateague!

When we retire, we are going to take the camper and stay here for a week….better yet, might have to try the campground host thing……that's how much I love going here!  I'm sure spring and fall are best because bugs in Assateague are notorious!  It's also the reason that all of our trips have been in the fall!  It's so beautiful.  We have only had our battery power both times we have been there, but we've never been unhappy.  There is so much to do….walks, bike riding, watching the horses….our big joke seems to be that the horses show up the same time everyday and I swear they have a button up at the ranger station that they use that's like *Cue the horses*!  Seriously though, this is a GREAT PARK!  Bathrooms are clean and tidy, you can hear the ocean on a nice day….it's just peaceful and relaxing!  Never have too much of an issue getting the camper level and the sites are amazing in size compared to the commercial places close by.  To make a reservation, you will need to start going in when they let sites loose.  We'd love full hooks up here, but we will have solar soon.  Just so much wu sah there!

I'm including two trips to include our pictures from when we owned our teardrop Minion.  This is a fun way to get out of a tent and be comfy!  Highly recommended!

SiteF165
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Sharon L., February 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Sharon L., February 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Sharon L., February 18, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2023

We Had An Amazing Time Here

Very short walk to the beach! Horses came right up to the camp site one morning to check us out. The free showers were nice/clean! Had a very nice relaxing time here.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Wes , August 30, 2023
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Wes , August 30, 2023
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Wes , August 30, 2023
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2022

Fantastic for autumn tent camping at J Loop

BOTTOM LINE: Assateague State Park was a fantastic family tent camping experience. 

BACKGROUND: We camped with our then-3 year old for two nights in early-October 2022 and stayed on the J Loop (walk-in tent camping only). The temp was low-40s to mid-60s, clear skies, slight continuous breeze. 

  • Key equipment: Nemo Wagontop 6-person tent, Exped MegaMat (double), ThermaRest single sleeping mat, Eureka! Ignite+ camp stove

DETAILS: Sorry for the random order of things, but here it goes...

Assateague State Park is very well-run and in great shape. Rangers are very friendly, though we interacted with a few rangers/staff who couldn't answer certain questions (but they did try to help or found someone who knew). There are also camp hosts--long-term visitors with additional responsibilities for managing camping areas--who were helpful, knowledgeable, and nice. 

The facilities are really great. Particularly the bathhouses, which were immaculate for park bathrooms/showers. Expect potable water, private shower stalls with warm water, and very clean bathrooms.

Loops A-H were too cramped for our liking.  Spaces are very close together, and it appears >75% of visitors are RV/camp trailers, so tent campers were stuck in between towering, loud vehicles. I Loop was still mostly vehicle campers, but there was a bit more space. I'd consider staying there if J Loop wasn't available.

J Loop (where we stayed) is a no-vehicle, no-generator area. It's technically a "walk-in" site, but the parking lot is about 200 feet from the loop entrance (it took about 2 mins to walk from our truck to the tent). We were able to quickly and easily carry all our gear from car to site, and still manage a toddler running around. J Loop sites are spaced-out far enough that you cannot hear each other--even during the quiet morning period or in the evening as the late-nighters stay up by their fires--but you have the comfort of knowing you're not totally alone and isolated. From J Loop sites, the walk to the beach is about 3-4 mins down a pedestrian (and horse) only sand trail. In October, the beach was effectively empty. We highly recommend J Loop for tent campers.

Tent pads are soft beach sand. Bring tent stakes made for sand! Regular piton stakes will not hold your tent in even the slightest wind. We used some plastic screw-in stakes from Amazon and they worked beautifully. Recommend 10" stakes, but you could get by with 7.5".

Sites include picnic tables (very sturdy and in very good shape), with a built-in food locker underneath the table. Lockers are not raccoon or bear proof -- just horse proof. Being so close to the beach, there's a steady light breeze all the time; and sometimes it a mild wind with slightly stronger gusts. Nothing worrisome--sand and dust were not flying in the air or anything--but for camp stove bring your wind shield, and for tents be sure to use sand stakes.

Sites also include fire rings with adjustable grills. Fire wood is sold at the ranger station, $5 per bundle. It's mostly yellow pine, which burns pretty quickly, so you'll probably go through 1-2 bundles per night, depending on your usage. After hours, firewood payments are on the honor system (cash box), or you can pay by card during business hours. Firewood sold out on our last night, so I recommend stocking up for a couple days worth of wood at a time. Sites do not have much in the way of natural shade, so if it's going to be sunny and/or if you are particularly sensitive to sunlight/burns, then consider bringing your own canopy, sun shade, or umbrella.

Weather-wise, in early October, the temperature was perfect for camping: warm enough during the day to be comfortable in pants or shorts and a long sleeve shirt, but not sweat; but cool enough to keep away all the bugs, and enjoy the warmth of a camp fire in the evening. We were able to enjoy daytime temps on the beach, and we could splash in the surf a little, but the water was way too cold to go swimming. For sleeping, this time of year I recommend a regular 3-season sleeping bag, but bring an extra warming layer if you sleep cold. (Of note, during warmer months the mosquitoes and flies can be overwhelming and oppressive. We were lucky to mitigate this by choosing a cooler time to camp.)

The Nature Center was closed while we were there, but it looked interesting -- a small building on stilts. It wouldn't be enough to fill a day, but maybe an hour or so (pending any programming the rangers might have). There was also a decent little playground, if you have kids -- but who needs a pg when you've got nature and a beach!?

From the state park, it's a short 7-10 min drive out, around, and south to the National Seashore (operated by the National Park Service). Assateague National Seashore has some nice, but short hiking trails/boardwalks, a couple historic sites, and more beach to explore. Being an entirely separate park, you will have to pay to access the Natl Seashore. To access the Chincoteague side of the national seashore, you'll have to drive the 1.5 hours back over the bridge, south to Chincoteague, and re-enter from the south entrance. You cannot get to Chincoteague (Virginia) from Assateague (Maryland).

The ranger station itself is pretty basic. They do sell ice and firewood, but not food/water/provisions, and the selection of knick-knacks was pretty scant. 

In the future, we'll probably bring our bikes so we can quickly move between the state park and national seashore (it's probably quicker and simpler than driving), and we'll definitely bring our own canopy/sun shade.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Matt , October 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Matt , October 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Matt , October 14, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 13, 2022

Absolutely beautiful!

The wild ponies are fantastic. The sites are level and paved. There is NO water/electric on the majority of the sites (there is both at the bath house, which is clean and remodeled and beautiful). There is also zero shade (which was great because I was charging my teardrop via solar panels).

The bugs will eat you alive. Bring bug spray. And fly paper strips.

SiteH283
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Sonyia W., June 13, 2022
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Sonyia W., June 13, 2022
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Sonyia W., June 13, 2022
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Reviewed May. 31, 2022

Beaches and Horses Make a Unique Stay

Playing on the beach in the evening, watching dolphins just yards away, waking up with horses in your campsite - what’s not to love.

Facilities were nice.

Cell coverage good.

Plenty of things to do in the area.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Neil T., May 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Neil T., May 31, 2022
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Reviewed May. 25, 2022

Excellent stay!!

We stayed for 1 week. We had an excellent site, clean bath houses,beautiful beach and nice hikes. Staff was very pleasant and friendly.

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Month of VisitMay
Reviewed May. 25, 2022

Great Experience!!

We spent 2 weeks camping at the Assateague National Seashore campground! We had an excellent site,clean bath houses (only bad thing is cold showers) great hikes and miles of beautiful beach!! Highly recommend you give it a try!

SiteC-41
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2021

Best campground right next to the beach, in Maryland!

If you want to spend some quality time on the beach not crowded, this is the place to be.

Bathrooms are clean and showers are separate from the bathrooms, which I liked.

Campgrounds are pretty basic and are very open without any shades. Wind can get really wild for tent campers. Wild horses roam around even at night times so keep your food inside the car. 

Ocean City is just 30 min drive from the campground.

Overall, we loved it.

SiteC53
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Simon S., November 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Simon S., November 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Simon S., November 2, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 11, 2021

A fun vacation turned into a nightmare

 If I could give them a negative star I would. My daughter(5) was attacked by a Pitt bull while riding her bike at our site( loop h). When trying to confront the owners in(loop g) to get their site to report to the police they refused to give any information and proceeded to speak vulgarity. Then stated their dog never bit her when I witnessed the incident as well as another family. The family lied to the ranger saying their dog never touched my daughter and the ranger made not only my family leave but my parents as well who had another week to stay. Im extremely disappointed that my daughter's well-being was never discussed it was if they didn't care. They never even came to our site I had to the ranger again to even have someone come to my site. The pet rules state that any pet that is dangerous loud or is a problem at the park would be ask to leave immediately however they were not told to leave. My family had to.

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Huge beachfront campground.

The massive state park on the ocean and next door to the Assateague National Seashore offers a large number of campsites with paved parking pads as well as a few walk-in sites for tents only(J-loop). Because it’s at the beach, there are no trees to provide shade, so it’s worth pacing a canopy for shade or even a shade house for both shade and insect protection. Plan to keep your food items secured in your vehicle or at least a locking cooler because the other visitors to the campsites, the wild horses or Assateague, have the run of the place and they’ve learned that they can find food at the campground. Alcohol not permitted.

There are group campsite available as well.

Some of the sites at the edge of the loop closest to the to the beach are a bit larger, but size is not an issue with any of these sites. Showers are available at the bathrooms. You have easy access to the beach just over the dunes and it’s worth getting up to see the sunrise.  Generator noise can be an issue from sites that don't offer electric. There's a fee to use the boat launch at the park. Fishing is permitted from the beach and bay marina.

You can explore Assateague National Seashore as well, but keep in mind that there is a separate entrance fee for that area. Camping in the national seashore is more rustic, but less crowded. There’s ORV travel permitted…the line forms early in the morning! You can also rent kayak at the national lakeshore.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Jean C., July 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Jean C., July 30, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 22, 2021

if you like beach camping, this is the place

i've camped here 3 times, twice at a group campground and once at a single. the sites are right on the beach, there are bathrooms, showers, and places to grab food and firewood. there's also a bayside to explore if you're looking for calmer waters. on top of it all: wild ponies roam around so like, win win win.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Emily T., June 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Emily T., June 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Emily T., June 22, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 11, 2021

Great beachside campsite with nice amenities

Assateague State Park is a very well run campground with a prime location by a lovely wild beach.  We visited in May - it was very windy and a bit cold, but no bugs!  The best thing about this place are the sparkling clean bathrooms with flush toilets and free hot water showers.  They also offer sinks with running hot water for washing dishes which makes more ambitious campsite cooking a breeze.  We also loved the horses, but you do have to be very mindful and careful with food and trash.  We witnessed a neighbor’s campsite being pulled apart by horses who had been attracted by food on a picnic table.   While there’s little privacy from the neighbors, everyone was very nice and chatty.  We had a great time.

SiteC25
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Melanie , June 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Melanie , June 11, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 8, 2021

If you like beach camping

This campground is for beach lovers! That’s not me and what it gets a 3 star for. I would say 5 star for the wild horse experience. As for the campground, it has no trees or cover. If there is any bad weather and you’re in a tent... good luck. The bugs/fleas are horrible. But it’s right on the water so an easy walk to the beach.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Erin W., June 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Erin W., June 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Erin W., June 8, 2021
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Reviewed Feb. 13, 2021

Best in seashore camping

Make no mistake, this is beach camping, but it is the best. Despite constant 20mph winds for the first two days which prevented us from pitching our tent (we slept in our SUV just fine) we had a blast. It was a bonus when we got the tent up, but the hiking, relaxing on the beach, campfire and watching the wild ponies is unbeatable.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Kathleen , February 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Kathleen , February 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Kathleen , February 13, 2021
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2020

Location, wildlife, and scenery can't be beat!

Site Details: We stayed on site #I328, in the I loop at the very end of the campground. The site was level but on the small side; I wouldn’t recommend attempting to fit in with anything larger than a pop-up or hybrid. That said, it had electrical service(a hot commodity in this park!), and was well situated, with a nice open space between the edge of the site and the dunes. This open space was pretty low-lying, so I imagine flooding/standing water could bring some major bug issues in the summer. As with all other loops in the park, this loop is separated from the beach by a row of sand dunes, so beach access is very quick and easy. There is no shade to speak of; all sites are surrounded by scrub brush and other plants typical of a beach/marsh environment. Watch out for sandburs! 

Facilities/Overall Park: Assateague SP is widely known, loved, and hard to book for a reason. The scenery and setting simply cannot be beat. The beautiful beaches, unspoiled natural setting, and wild ponies all make for an incredible and truly unique camping experience. Additionally, the rangers are very helpful, and the bath houses are pristine. We visited in the fall, and the weather happened to be perfect, with no bugs. Based on other campers’ experiences, as well as having grown up on the Eastern Shore, I would honestly avoid the summertime due to the extreme heat and bugs. Summertime is undoubtedly a more popular time, and a more convenient time for many to travel and take advantage of the beach, but I’d lean toward going in the fall if you can. 

Surrounding Area/Attractions: There is so much to do and see nearby, if you can tear yourself away from the park. The state park sits adjacent to Assateague National Seashore, with its own visitor center, campground, and beaches. The NP side has more primitive facilities, and tends to be less crowded and a bit more “wild.” Outside the island, there is of course Ocean City nearby, with plenty to do, see, and eat. It’s a typical tourist beach town, which I have no desire to visit again, but might be worth checking out if you’re into boardwalks, shopping, mini golf, etc. If you do go, make sure to grab some Thrasher’s fries and Fisher’s popcorn. Also nearby is the cute small town of Berlin. 

Overall, this is a fantastic park for beach and nature lovers, and lives up to its hype. Make sure you book far in advance (especially for the electric sites!); be prepared for bugs, heat, and wind; and you’ll be sure to have a memorable experience.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Jen V., December 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Jen V., December 31, 2020
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Reviewed Oct. 24, 2020

Beautiful! Comfortable!

We loved our three night trip. The weather was great minus a terrible mist that came off the ocean one of the evenings.

The bathroom is clean and modern. There are two outdoor showers which were a real treat one warm evening.

Some of the island’s wild horses visited our campsite. You have to make sure every bit of food is put away. Do not feed them as that takes the wild nature out of them.

We met some wonderful people there from all over the east coast. The sites are spaced pretty tightly.

There are no wooded spots. So bring a sun shade or umbrella. Even in late October, it was bright and hot.

There are a few short trails in the National park which were nice.

Reviewed Sep. 15, 2020

Beach and Pony’s

Great site ! Most of the sites are non- power or water hookup, but you can bring a generator to use

Camp sites are level and big Plus you may get a visit from a pony or two

  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Stephen D., September 15, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020

Fantastic Beach Camping

Beach camping at its best. Great FREE hot indoor and outdoor showers. Clean facilities and sites. Campground hosts friendly and helpful. Some sites allow dogs and you can fall asleep to the sound of crickets and waves!

Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020

One of the best beach campgrounds in the DMV area

Love this campground! It is beautiful and right on the beach! Campsites are generally roomy and well spaced apart. Bathrooms are HUGE and clean, the cleanest campground bathroom I've ever seen. However, this means that a lot of teenagers spend their time in there, ha. There is an outdoor shower and sink as well as several paths to the beach. The beach is beautiful and clean. I wish there were bathrooms closer to the beach though, you have to walk all the way back over the dunes to the bathroom, but that's just us being lazy. The downside to this place is that it is HARD to book. It is almost always full and you have to book at least a year out for peak weekends. Some sites are near the grassy areas and have cacti and burrs. I am not sure why they don't go and remove the cacti. These are dangerous for kids, pets and adults alike. We've been injured several times. There are horses walking around all the time, and they DO get up in your face! I cannot believe how many people idiotically stand too close to the horses or just freak out and let the horses ravage their trash, etc. PAY attention, keep trash tied up and food put away. Tip- if the horses come too close, splash water on them (from a safe distance). There are mosquitoes and flies too. Bring bug spray! Also, another great thing is that Ocean City is only a 15 minute drive. We like to go out to the boardwalk or to the beach/bars and then come back to the campground. Really nice!

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 27, 2020

We come back every year

Great campground and park. Sites are somewhat well separated, some on the grass, some right on the dunes. The restrooms are probably the best we've seen amongst any Md campground. Beaches are very very enjoyable. Only downside I can think of is how hard it is to book a site (we book ours a year in advance and it still a race). Something to keep in mind is that, because of the natural layout of the park, no shade is provided by trees, be prepared. Great place to go

  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Andres C., May 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Andres C., May 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Assateague State Park Campground by Andres C., May 27, 2020
Reviewed Apr. 22, 2020

Great Beach Camping

You can’t beat Assateague. It’s a long running family tradition to camp here for many. Amazing scenery and a very nice campground. Bathhouses are new and very nice. Camp hosts are always on duty and friendly. Rangers are helpful and knowledgeable. There is a camp store and market and firewood is for sale. It’s clean and well kept. Every site is steps from the ocean!

Reviewed Jan. 28, 2020

Best

I’ve been going here for years, best place to camp.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Assateague State Park Campground?

    Camping at Assateague State Park Campground can cost between $27.50 and $38.50 depending on the site.

  • Does Assateague State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Assateague State Park Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Assateague State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Assateague State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Assateague State Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.