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Best Cabin Camping near Assateague Island National Seashore

434 Reviews

Cabin rentals in campgrounds surrounding Assateague Island National Seashore provide varied accommodation options for visitors seeking alternatives to tent camping. Island Resort Campground offers cabins situated on a freshwater lake with fishing opportunities and water activities. Sun Outdoors Frontier Town features western-themed cabin accommodations with modern amenities including electricity, beds, and climate control systems. Most cabins include basic furnishings like tables, chairs, and sleeping surfaces. According to one visitor, "The cabin was very nice western themed. There is a camp store that is slightly pricey, but expected, a saloon, an ice cream shoppe, an AWESOME waterpark, and the theme park."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Pocomoke River State Park offers cabin accommodations in both the Shad Landing and Milburn Landing areas, providing options in a forested setting. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when demand peaks. Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins designated as pet-friendly while others prohibit animals entirely. Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island provides KOA-style cabin accommodations with family-friendly amenities. A review noted, "We stayed in a cabin on the pond. They have a nice swimming pool and canoes and kayaks you can rent. Very close to Ocean City beaches."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between locations, with some offering only minimal cooking equipment while others provide refrigerators, microwaves, and basic cookware. On-site camp stores at locations like Sun Outdoors Frontier Town and Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway stock essential supplies, though prices tend to be higher than nearby grocery stores. Delaware Seashore State Park Campground and Trap Pond State Park Campground both offer cabin options with nearby market access. Visitors planning extended stays should consider bringing food and supplies from larger towns in the region.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Assateague Island National Seashore (25)

    1. Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

    28 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    11 miles
    Website

    "Great location, the friendliest and most helpful staff, beautiful surroundings, lots to do, kid and pet friendly"

    "This vacation beach RV park is super fun for the kids. They have old time plays, skits, and activities. The ability to rent golf carts is a super cool bonus especially to get the surroundings."

    2. Sun Outdoors Ocean City

    25 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 213-0097

    $65 - $350 / night

    "Gets very busy during the weekend, even though it's considered off season but people respect quiet hours. We could hear the live band perfectly from our site which we liked."

    "Beautiful location with lots of space for everyone. Great beach and tiki bar. Pools for the family and very pet friendly."

    3. Shad Landing Campground

    28 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 632-2566

    $23 - $29 / night

    "Shad Landing,along with it’s sister park Milburn Landing, make up Pokomoke State Park. It’s just 45 minutes away from the beach at Assateague Island and an hour or so to Ocean City or Chincoteague."

    "There’s a marina and boat launch, with the marina offering electric and potable water. Boat rentals include canoes, kayaks, rowboats and electric boats in season. There’s a playground for kids."

    4. Pocomoke River State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    14 miles
    Website

    $19 - $71 / night

    "The bathrooms and cabins must have been new, or at least just renovated. The bathroom was almost like showering at a spa! Stainless steel, wood paneling, very clean."

    "Caddy corner from the bath house, but not so close to be disturbing, & it was very clean w/ nice hot water showers & spacious adjacent changing area with bench & lots of hooks to hang towel"

    5. Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

    32 Reviews
    Chincoteague, VA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 336-3111

    "This private campground is in a fantastic location."

    "We had chosen a premium campsite, which had a raised tent pad and electric available. We were across the road from a bathhouse, which was very nice and clean. "

    6. Island Resort Campground

    6 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-9838

    $50 - $80 / night

    "We have stayed in the cabins and it was really nice. Also, brought our pop up."

    "July 2017 we stayed in a cabin on the pond. They have a nice swimming pool and canoes and kayaks you can rent. Very close to Ocean City beaches. Lots of restaurants and supermarkets near by."

    7. Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway

    15 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-9785

    "They have a free shuttle bus to provide transportation to assateaque island, frontier town, and ocean city. Campers here are eligible for discounts at frontier town as well!"

    "Multiple playgrounds, minigolf, plenty for the kids to do. You can rent a golf cart, shoot pool, or play table tennis. It’s pricey but has all amenities."

    8. Trap Pond State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Laurel, DE
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 875-5153

    $17 - $53 / night

    "The yurts also have electricity, heat and air, and are well equipped with other items such as: a trash can, broom and dustpan, standing lamp, two chairs, two small tables, a fire extinguisher, and two"

    "This is pet friendly and has electric and water. Dump station is across from loop D. There are 5 loops with Loop E being tent and cabins/hurts only. That Loop also has island tent sites."

    9. Milburn Landing Campground

    8 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 632-2566

    $19 - $25 / night

    "It offers level sites with gravel pads, picnic table, and lantern stand, and fire ring nestled beneath tall pines; some also offer electric, but not sewer connections."

    "This is part of Pocomoke River State Park in MD. It is small with about 30 sites and 3 cabins. The cabins have AC and face the river as do 3 RV electric hookup sites."

    10. Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Bethany Beach, DE
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 227-6981

    $20 - $132 / night

    "You can walk to the beach from the campground, and the beach has a restaurant, bar, showers, and a nice seating area/hammock seats."

    "That being said- we absolutely loved it and are already booked for next year! It was easy to find. Sites were very well marked. Friendly staff. Beautiful views."

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  • Angel K.
    Jun. 23, 2016

    Pocomoke River State Park Campground

    Amazing Grounds!

    Wow, stayed on this place en route up the East Coast and I was amazed! The bathrooms and cabins must have been new, or at least just renovated. The bathroom was almost like showering at a spa! Stainless steel, wood paneling, very clean. The cabins included ac/heater, ceiling fan, nice bed padding, and plastic chairs/table. The site also included a picnic table and fire pit. Pet friendly as we stayed with our golden retriever with a great view of the river. This campsite is a must stay, especially for glampers and probably a good choice for those who love ac/heating!

  • Travyl Couple !.
    Dec. 14, 2019

    Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

    Location trumps privacy

    We don’t always pick campgrounds for their spacious sites and scenic views. BUT we do pick them based on the outdoor activities we can do from the campground itself via bike riding or walking. Since we don’t bring a car location is very important to us.

    This private campground is in a fantastic location. Waking distance to stores, water slide park, kayaking, fishing/crabbing from bridges and Biking distance to Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge & Assateague Island National Seashore . There is even a complimentary trolley that will take you to the beach during the “in season”.

    You can rent kayaks and bikes from this resort. There is a pool, jumping pillow, and playground. The water park adjacent cost an additional fee. They have 3 day passes and after 3pm packages. (You May also get a discount from KOA front desk)

    The campground- tight and efficient with a lot of options for staying here from little cabins safari style tent cabins, rental Rv’s, grassy tent area to full hook up rv sites. We had a premium RV site and since we were here off season in late April- the campground was not super busy. Just expect that you will be in very close proximity of your neighbors and it will be loud and boisterous in the evening. Our solution?? Hike and Bike all day so you are exhausted. That way after dinner and a couple of glasses of wine... you really don’t care.

    We came here specifically to experience the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island VA National Seashore and the parks did not disappoint. We biked and hiked the the parks but you can easily enjoy a lot of the sites via car. Just know that pets are NOT allowed. There are Ubers in this area. Here is a link to the trail and park map.
    https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_5/NWRS/South_Zone/Chincoteague_Complex/Chincoteague/Chincoteague%20Refuge%20Trail%20Map%20(1).pdf

    There is a fee of $10 per car for 7 day pass. Bikers and Pedestrians get in free. (The fee gets you into both parks).

    Happy Camping! Pamela and Keith

  • Debbie W.
    Oct. 10, 2018

    Sun Outdoors Ocean City

    Small but beautiful

    Site #271

    Full hookups: 20/30/50 amp water & sewer

    Very nice/small campground on the Sinepuxent bay. Gets very busy during the weekend, even though it's considered off season but people respect quiet hours. We could hear the live band perfectly from our site which we liked. Not too many planned activities but free shuttle to nearby Berlin & Ocean City.Short drive to all Ocean City has to offer. Clean bath houses and golf cart rental was an added bonus! Highly recommend our site to anyone with littles as you can literally relax at your site while your child plays at the playground! All sites included a fire ring with cooking grate and picnic table. Fairly easy to back in but they do have pull throughs available as well. Site was fairly spacious and campground is SUPER pet friendly!

  • Phinon W.
    May. 3, 2019

    Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

    Sandy but fun

    The main thing to know is that the cabins and campsites are all on sandy ground.

    For this visit we camped in the cabins with three other families each in their own cabins. The cabins are very spacious, have electric, air and heat. They also have a mini fridge and small microwave as well as tons of cube storage. There are two twin bunks in one room and a queen bed and sofa in the main room. The porch is screened in with a fan and a picnic table. Trash cans, garbage bags, a broom and dust pan are provided.

    The cabins are all located near each other in a circle and are pretty close. They are great for group camping.

    The nature center here is great for kids and includes several fish tanks, a stingray touch tank and a horseshoe crab touch tank. There are lots of kids friendly hiking trails around and historic military sites as well as some neat playgrounds.

  • Bill G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2018

    Shad Landing Campground

    Close to the ocean without the cost of OC

    Shad Landing,along with it’s sister park Milburn Landing, make up Pokomoke State Park. It’s just 45 minutes away from the beach at Assateague Island and an hour or so to Ocean City or Chincoteague. The sites are varied- some are more apt to hold smaller tents than larger ones, there are RV sites as well- cabins too. Each loop, with the exception of Waters Edge have full bathrooms with warm showers and flush toilets. Pets are allowed in some loops. The marina/ park office has a well stocked camp store as well as a kitchen that serves pizza and the like. Boat rental are available as well (try the canoe loop trail) There have been years when we stay here instead of hotels at OC- much cheaper and close to more than just commercial crap. Besides the beaches, it’s also close to the truly excellent NASA Wallops Island center that my kids thoroughly enjoy, as well as incredibly awesome food in nearby Berlin and Pocomoke City. Each site provides a picnic table and fire ring. Most have a lantern hook. In season there is a large swimming pool- free for campers. The nature center regularly holds programs and there are a few hiking trails here and in the nearby Pocomoke State Forest.

  • Phinon W.
    May. 3, 2019

    Trap Pond State Park Campground

    Beautiful views and quiet campground

    For this visit, I stayed in one of their two yurts. The views were just gorgeous.

    The yurts have a bunk bed with a queen mattress on the bottom and a twin on top, as well as a futon that folds out into a queen. The bunks were very comfortable, but the futon was so hard we didn't even use it to sit on. The yurts also have electricity, heat and air, and are well equipped with other items such as: a trash can, broom and dustpan, standing lamp, two chairs, two small tables, a fire extinguisher, and two fly swatters.

    The views should be the huge selling point of this campground. When you walk out of the yurt, you walk onto your own raised wooden deck to beautiful views of Trap Pond. There are plenty of trees around for shade, but not so many that you can't enjoy the view. The trees also seclude you somewhat from your neighbors in the cabins, but you could interact if you wish.

    The closest restrooms to the cabin and yurt area are port-a-potties but they are currently prepping to build a bath house in this area.

    The cabins and yurts are walk up and wheelbarrows are provided. The walk is also pretty close. There is no running water, but there is a centrally located water pump.

    The campground offers a lot to do and quite a bit of it is free: free bike rentals, free horseshoes and ladder ball, two huge playground area and a nature center. They also have boat rentals and a boat tour available.

    We will definitely be visiting again!

  • Phinon W.
    May. 23, 2018

    Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

    Diverse area with lots for kids

    We love this state park and campground. For this trip, we arrived with friends and staying in their cabins. The cabins were clean and spacious with AC, heat and electricity. In addition they had a mini fridge and microwave indoors. Each cabin included a screenshot in porch with picnic table, an outdoor picnic table and fire pot with grill.

    The park has wooded trails, trails in the beach, historic sites and an amazing nature center with a touch tank that included sting rays and horseshoe crabs.

    Highly recommend this site and can't wait to return with our tent.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Milburn Landing Campground

    A quiet and small campground

    Pocomoke river state park offers two campgrounds smaller of these is Milburn landing which is significantly farther from the coastal attractions then the larger Shad Landing. It offers level sites with gravel pads, picnic table, and lantern stand, and fire ring nestled beneath tall pines; some also offer electric, but not sewer connections. A centrally located bathroom is clean with showers and includes a dishwashing sink. Verizon cell coverage was poor.  There are also a few rustic cabins if you don't have a tent iorwould rather have a more secure place to sleep.

    There's a soft launch spot for canoes and kayaks near the cabins, but no swimming due to water hazards. An official boat ramp is down a road across from the campground entrance.

    There's no camp store on location, but Pocomoke City, with it's big box stores, is nearby if you've forgotten anything.

    It's a quieter experience here with fewer amenities, but nice if you want to get away and boat, fish, or explore. If you're looking to explore Assateague or Chincoteague, you will find the Shad Landing section of Pocomoke River is more convenient.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 7, 2021

    Trap Pond State Park Campground

    Favorite DE campground

    Last family trip of the year and it didn’t disappoint. We stayed in site D25 again just as we did 2 yrs ago. It’s a pull through site as are all sites in loop D. This is pet friendly and has electric and water. Dump station is across from loop D. There are 5 loops with Loop E being tent and cabins/hurts only. That Loop also has island tent sites. We couldn’t walk into that area. Each loop or area has its own bathhouse which appear to all be individual family style bathrooms.

    The layout of the sites in loop D is not typical. All sites in this loop are pull through and parallel to the road, so the left drivers side of your camper faces the road and the right side faces your camp area. If you stay in an inside loop site you will be facing the camper on the other side of the loop. For instance D11 and D14 face each other. The distance between sites across the loop isn’t huge or blocked by any foliage but didn’t seem to be an issue for our friends who stayed in D24. If you stay on the outside of the loop you will either face the woods (higher numbered sites) or loop C through the trees ( lower numbered sites). Our site is pretty level as are most sites. This is Delaware which is flat land.

    The one issue with most every site are the trees. Most every site has a tree to watch out for. Other loops are all back in sites and many of those have trees to keep an eye on as well. This is a shaded campground. At the end of each loop is a pier on the pond which is large and beautiful. There are playgrounds in each loop and bike rentals at the camp store.

    The tent area is walk in but they provide wheelbarrows or carts to haul your stuff. These sites are very private and well spaced off the walk-in path and from each other. The cabins and yurts are also walk-in but again you have the use of carts. Some of the cabins are facing the pond and offer gorgeous views.

    There is a primitive group camp area complete with bathhouse, screened in pavilion, open air pavilion, numerous picnic tables, horseshoe and volleyball courts and sits at the point so the views of the pond are plentiful.

    There is a disc golf course within walking distance and the weekend we were there a competition was happening. There is a day use area with boat rentals and lots of trails for hikers or horses to use.

    The town of Laurel nearby has a few stores. I found This and That Country Store which was so cute. The owner was super nice. The beach areas of Delaware are not too far away if you want a beach day.

    This has become one of our favorite campgrounds in DE.

Guide to Assateague Island National Seashore

Cabin camping near Assateague Island National Seashore offers a unique blend of nature and comfort, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Explore the Natural Wonders of Assateague Island

  • Enjoy easy access to the stunning beaches and wild ponies at Assateague Island National Seashore while staying at Sun Outdoors Ocean City, which is just a short drive away.
  • Experience the serene beauty of the Pocomoke River while camping at Milburn Landing Campground, where you can launch your kayak or canoe for a day of exploration.
  • Take advantage of the nearby hiking trails and scenic views at Pocomoke River State Park Campground, perfect for nature walks and birdwatching.

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities

  • Sun Outdoors Ocean City features cabins with modern amenities, including a private beach and a tiki bar, making it a family-friendly destination.
  • At Island Resort Campground, guests can enjoy spacious cabins with easy access to a beautiful lake, perfect for fishing and kayaking.
  • Treasure Beach RV Park & Campground offers well-maintained cabins and a vibrant community atmosphere, with activities like live music and food trucks.

Activities for the Whole Family

  • Families can enjoy a variety of activities at Sun Outdoors Ocean City, including a pool, playgrounds, and organized events throughout the season.
  • Shad Landing Campground provides a range of recreational options, from fishing and swimming to hiking and biking along the scenic trails.
  • Experience the fun of outdoor games and community events at Treasure Beach RV Park & Campground, where families can bond over activities like kayaking and evening entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you stay in beachfront cabins on Assateague Island?

There are no beachfront cabins available directly on Assateague Island. The island's camping options are limited to tent and RV sites without cabin structures. For the closest cabin experience to Assateague's beaches, consider Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island or Sun Outdoors Ocean City. While not directly on Assateague's beaches, these nearby options provide cabin accommodations with relatively quick access to the island's shoreline, allowing you to enjoy day trips to Assateague's pristine beaches and wild horse viewing areas.

Are there cabins available to rent on Assateague Island National Seashore?

Assateague Island National Seashore does not offer cabin rentals within the national seashore boundaries. The camping options on Assateague Island itself are limited to tent camping and RV sites without cabins. For cabin accommodations, you'll need to look at nearby state parks or private campgrounds. While the island offers beautiful oceanside and bayside camping with opportunities to see the famous wild horses, those seeking cabin amenities will need to explore alternatives in the surrounding area.

What accommodations are available near Assateague Island if there are no cabins on the seashore?

Several comfortable cabin options exist near Assateague Island. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground offers spacious cabins with electricity, air conditioning, heat, mini-fridges, and microwaves. The cabins include screened porches with picnic tables and outdoor grills. Trap Pond State Park Campground provides both cabins and yurts with amenities like bunk beds, comfortable mattresses, and beautiful pond views. Other nearby options include Pocomoke River State Park Campground with newly renovated cabins featuring AC/heat and ceiling fans, all within 45 minutes to an hour from Assateague.

Does Assateague State Park offer cabin rentals for campers?

Assateague State Park does not offer cabin rentals for campers. The park provides camping facilities for tents and RVs, but no cabin accommodations are available. For cabin options nearby, consider Shad Landing Campground in Pocomoke State Park, located about 45 minutes from Assateague Island. Another alternative is Milburn Landing Campground, which offers cabin accommodations nestled beneath tall pines. Both these locations provide comfortable shelter while still allowing for convenient day trips to explore Assateague's beaches and wildlife.

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