Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Assateague Island National Seashore

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Assateague Island National Seashore, MD is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Assateague Island National Seashore. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Assateague Island National Seashore, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Assateague Island National Seashore (47)

    1. Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

    55 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-3030

    $40 - $80 / night

    "I couldn't even start a campfire because the firepit was downwind and very close to my car and tent, and I didn't want them to go up in flames."

    "Beach: The campsites are right behind the dunes from the beach, it’s a perfect spot and so convenient for spending the day on the beach but being able to run back to your site for supplies/bathroom etc"

    2. Assateague State Park Campground

    61 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-2120

    $28 - $39 / night

    "Pristine beach and easy access to Bay. The state park has immaculate bathhouses. The mosquitos are no joke. Bring your grill Some loops are pet friendly."

    "Be careful to not get too close to the horses, they are WILD horses. It is pet friendly on the sites as well as the beach, but they need to be leashed. This site was sooo much fun."

    3. Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground

    39 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-1441

    $40 / night

    "Whether you love camping in your RV or a tent, Assateague Island National Seashore is an incredible place to visit."

    "Wild horses, wide, clean stretches of beach, safe surroundings, close to town. This is the best beach camping in all of Maryland."

    4. Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

    28 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    11 miles
    Website

    "Bugs were crazy bad in the dog park and the moisture rich tent areas. Bring bug spray or a flame thrower."

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

    5. Shad Landing Campground

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

    $23 - $29 / night

    "Loops with electric or no electric, Pet-friendly loops and non-pet friendly loops. I have been camping there off and on for 40 years first as a kid and now with my family."

    "Not many pet sites, nice pool, new bath houses, descent animal resource center"

    6. Sun Outdoors Ocean City

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

    $65 - $350 / night

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

    "The location is amazing. You are a stones throw away from the boardwalk at Ocean City Maryland.

    The resort is very nice."

    7. Pocomoke River State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    14 miles
    Website

    $19 - $71 / night

    "Loop G - Acorn trail is for campers with pets. The camp sites are in the outer loop of the circular road with lots of space between each site. Lots of shade."

    "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!"

    8. Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

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

    "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."

    "Campground has easy walking access to the National Park, shops, restaurants, and mini golf. Just outside the gate is the water park and food truck court."

    9. Island Resort Campground

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

    $50 - $80 / night

    "Very close to Ocean City beaches. Lots of restaurants and supermarkets near by. Had an excellent stay."

    "Close to Ocean City if that is your thing. Great kayaking trail,deep freshwater lake. Great fishing. Nice pool and pavilion areas. Nice camp store. Miss Judy is the best. Perfect to relax"

    10. Tom's Cove Park

    20 Reviews
    Chincoteague, VA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 336-6498

    $4200 / night

    "People driving around in golf carts cheering, people playing board games at the campsite next door...sleep was difficult."

    "Close to the Marina, Downtown, The Blvd and the Beach. Staff are helpful but also gives you space to live."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Assateague Island National Seashore

636 Reviews of 47 Assateague Island National Seashore Campgrounds


  • G
    Aug. 11, 2018

    Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground

    Life changing, beautiful, and serene.

    Whether you love camping in your RV or a tent, Assateague Island National Seashore is an incredible place to visit. From the docile wild ponies on the beach, to the gorgeous sunrise every morning, to being able to see the Milky Way with the naked eye, there is no shortage of sights to see here. The showers and bathrooms on campsite are clean and comfortable, and the rangers are amazing and helpful. At night, there are hundreds of ghost crabs to see scurrying about. You can also spend a day in Ocean City, Maryland or head down to Chincoteague for the best ice cream you'll ever have! Arguably the best camping trip I've ever been on.

  • 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

  • Julie F.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Sun Outdoors Ocean City

    Love this place

    What a great visit are having. Beautiful location with lots of space for everyone. Great beach and tiki bar. Pools for the family and very pet friendly. We stayed in the ‘big rig’ site within Club Castaway right on the water as we have a 40ft rig. Amenities are clean, staff friendly and helpful. Our dog, Daisy, loved the beach and the dog park and socialization w her pooch friends. Will be back.

  • Stuart H.
    May. 5, 2023

    Shad Landing Campground

    In 40 years of camping, this is the best campground!

    Beautiful camping spot with all the amenities. Loops with electric or no electric, Pet-friendly loops and non-pet friendly loops. I have been camping there off and on for 40 years first as a kid and now with my family. I love to go there every year at all seasons of the year. The best campground I've ever found in Maryland. Close proximity to both Ocean City and Assateague Island.

  • Don
    Aug. 25, 2020

    Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

    Bring bug spray!

    Great park, awesome amenities. Would definitely go back. Price is not cheap but the amenities make it worth it. Can’t wait until the zip lining courses are back open. Stupid COVID!

    Bugs were crazy bad in the dog park and the moisture rich tent areas. Bring bug spray or a flame thrower.

  • Randi J.
    Aug. 5, 2018

    Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway

    Plenty of perks with little crowd!

    This is our favorite campground! It is close enough to ocean city we can enjoy the beach daily but far enough to relax in the woods! This campground is the small sister campground to frontier town. 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! We tent camp but there are RV sites and cabins as well. There is an arcade, camp store, heated pool, playground, dog park, and mini golfing! The main pavilion has rentals for recreational equipment at no extra cost (hula hoops, balls, etc.) There are also themed weekends and scheduled activities throughout the week! The bathhouses are cleaned many times a day and the showers are spacious enough. The staff here is friendly and welcoming. Each tent site is far enough away from the other that you feel spread out and private. This is definitely a place I recommend to friends and family.

  • B
    Apr. 1, 2017

    Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground

    Best Beach Camping in Maryland

    Wild horses, wide, clean stretches of beach, safe surroundings, close to town. This is the best beach camping in all of Maryland. Pros:

    • the beach is wide with plenty of room to stretch out and is much cleaner than that of OC and surrounding beach areas
    • the wild horses walk right up to your site!
    • almost glamping- water pumps, outhouses, showers on each loop- much appreciated after days of sand, sun, and sweat
    • pet friendly
    • fire rings at each site, bonfires on the beach

    Cons:

    • it's expensive! Sites average $30 per night AND each car is $20 to enter the park
    • reservations are practically mandatory- they book fast with little vacancy
    • this is a barrier island- mosquitos are legit. Bring bug spray with DEET. You should also expect little protection from the sun, so a canopy shelter may be helpful
    • lack of privacy- each site is only several feet from the next. Take a look at the map and book large group sites or several in a loop together for friends
  • T
    Aug. 8, 2020

    Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

    Windy!

    I stayed here for two nights during the week in late April 2019.

    The weather in late April was generally OK, other than the wind.  The wind was so strong that none of my tent stakes would stay in the sand, and when I was finally able to secure a stake by putting something heavy on it, the wind ripped my guy rope.  Brutal.  I couldn't even start a campfire because the firepit was downwind and very close to my car and tent, and I didn't want them to go up in flames.

    I guess the wild horses are OK, but I didn't find them particularly interesting.  They are definitely not very shy--one of them stuck his nose right in my tent.  

    I had my dog with me at this campground--IIRC the campgrounds in this park in VA are non-pet friendly, but the campgrounds in MD are pet-friendly (but I might have that backwards, so check their websites to make sure!).

  • Mike J.
    Jun. 8, 2018

    Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay

    Finally found our favorite

    Plenty of room for big rigs. Sites are spacious and roads are wide. Hookups work great and it has the best wifi I've ever seen. Hotspots throughout the park. It is on the Rehobeth Bay. They have sites on the bay or on the shores of the lagoons. Restaurants, bars, pool, beach, dog park and beach, game room, well stocked store, the list goes on and on. We had to cancel this years trip there but just took a day trip and stopped in. They are still adding amenities throughout the park. The staff is excellent. Golf cart, kayak, and bike rentals are available. This is an excellent park to bike ride and kayak in. Just outside the campground is a public boat launch into the bay. It's a neat place to sit on the docks and watch the boats or fish. Crabbing and clamming can be done right at the campground. The offer a shuttle to Rehobeth Beach which is a great idea because the parking at the beach is limited.


Guide to Assateague Island National Seashore

Experience the joy of camping with your furry friends near Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a range of amenities and activities.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Assateague Island National Seashore

Pet owners appreciate the amenities

  • Oceanside Assateague Campground provides electric hookups and picnic tables, making it convenient for pet owners to set up a comfortable campsite.
  • At Tom's Cove Park, you’ll find clean facilities and a friendly atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant stay for both you and your pet.
  • Island Resort Campground offers well-maintained grounds and a peaceful environment, ideal for relaxing with your dog after a day of adventure.

Tips for camping with dogs near Assateague Island National Seashore

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Assateague Island National Seashore?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Assateague Island National Seashore is Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore with a 4.5-star rating from 55 reviews.

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