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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Ocean City, MD

748 Reviews

Assateague State Park Campground offers designated pet-friendly campsites across its waterfront property with leashed dogs permitted on select beaches during specific hours. Sun Outdoors Ocean City and Sun Outdoors Frontier Town both maintain extensive pet policies allowing campers to bring up to two pets per site with breed restrictions and mandatory vaccination records on file. Delaware Seashore State Park Campground extends pet access to cabins as well as tent and RV sites. Treasure Beach RV Park's waterfront location accommodates pets with a dedicated dog beach for swimming and off-leash play. Most campgrounds provide pet waste stations throughout the grounds and enforce strict leash policies except in designated exercise areas. Campers often appreciate the clearly marked pet zones that prevent confusion between pet-friendly and pet-free camping areas.

Hiking trails surrounding Assateague Island National Seashore offer excellent opportunities for dog walking with views of wild ponies from designated pet-approved pathways. Dogs must remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet when exploring these natural areas. Most campgrounds near Ocean City enforce quiet hours that include regulations against excessive barking. The region's coastal climate requires extra consideration for pets during summer months when campsite temperatures can rise significantly. Travelers camping with dogs should pack extra water and portable shade solutions when booking during peak season. Nearby veterinary services are available in Berlin and Ocean City for emergency situations. The dog beach at Castaways is particularly popular among campers with water-loving pets, providing direct bay access for swimming while maintaining separation from non-pet recreation areas.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Ocean City, Maryland (62)

    1. Assateague State Park Campground

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

    $28 - $39 / night

    "There is an outdoor shower and sink as well as several paths to the beach. The beach is beautiful and clean."

    "Close to Ocean City."

    2. Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

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

    $30 - $168 / night

    "The location (in between Dewey/Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach/Ocean City, Maryland) is PERFECT. You have close access to miles and miles of touristy beaches and uninhabited beaches."

    "The bath houses are clean and we can walk to the beach. My favorite thing is at night when the rt.1 bridge lights up blue. Love that bridge. You are close to rehobeth broadwalk or ocean city."

    3. Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

    28 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    8 miles
    Website

    "Located about 15 min from ocean city and assateague with a shuttle to take you when you don't want to drive. Great family activities. We love the water park and Frontier town."

    "The activities are great and your only minutes away from ocean city or Assateague State Par. Where the ponies run wild. Very clean bath houses and the staff are the best around."

    4. Sun Outdoors Ocean City

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

    $65 - $350 / night

    "Lots to do nearby and just minutes from Ocean City Md yet away from the hustle bustle. They have two separate beaches even a big one for your fur kids. Which mine thoroughly enjoyed."

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

    5. Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground

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

    $40 / night

    "An easy drive from Ocean City, MD.   The Campground bathrooms were ok, they have a composting toilet and a cold shower, always nice to have a bit of running water. "

    "**Camping at Assateague State Park **

    Assateague Island is a national park located in Maryland that offers plenty of beach camping and hiking trails."

    6. Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

    55 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    22 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"

    7. Treasure Beach RV Park & Campground

    10 Reviews
    Fenwick Island, DE
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 436-8001

    "Close to the beach, restaurants and Ocean City. Nice playground and well stocked store. The only issue was if your bathroom isn’t working, they need more bath houses."

    "The only complaint we had was the person riding around on a golf cart blaring music until well passed quiet time. We're all for a good time, but our little one was being woken up."

    8. Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay

    22 Reviews
    Ocean View, DE
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 947-2600

    "There is also a café for coffee and icecream, The Jackspot restaurant for vittles, a gym, a playground, a beach and a fenced in playground for your pets, it has an security arm that activates once you"

    "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."

    9. Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway

    14 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-9785

    "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."

    "We stayed at this campground to be close to Ocean City for Ocean Calling music festival in September 2024...It is a great family rv Park...Lots of amenities...clean...close to OC or Historic Berlin...After"

    10. Trap Pond State Park Campground

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

    $22 - $56 / night

    "We were able to get a yurt as a walk up after the office closed thanks to the help of a kind staff member. The yurt was cozy and had a waterfront view of the pond."

    "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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Ocean City, MD

748 Reviews of 62 Ocean City Campgrounds

  • Karen H.
    Sep. 29, 2018

    Sun Outdoors Ocean City

    Absolutely beautiful bayside campground resort

    Beautiful well equipped and appointed campground on the water facing the beautiful Assateague National Seashore,home of the wild assateague ponies. You won’t be disappointed in your stay here! Lots to do nearby and just minutes from Ocean City Md yet away from the hustle bustle. They have two separate beaches even a big one for your fur kids. Which mine thoroughly enjoyed.

  • Liz Y.
    Feb. 13, 2017

    Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

    Great for families

    My parents took us here for years. Now we take our kids. Located about 15 min from ocean city and assateague with a shuttle to take you when you don't want to drive. Great family activities. We love the water park and Frontier town. I recommend it to anyone looking for a new place to check out.

  • A
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground

    Windy quiet easy drive from Ocean City, MD

    We camped in Site B35 on the Bayside, it was a large site with a little bit of shade.  An easy drive from Ocean City, MD.   The Campground bathrooms were ok, they have a composting toilet and a cold shower, always nice to have a bit of running water.  We did not get a visit from the horses the night we were there, but we did see them along the roadside in and out of camp.  Even though all campsites were full the 3 sites immediately around us were empty, which made for a super peaceful quiet night to gaze at the stars.  It was breezy and surprisingly comfortable for mid-July.

  • Dawn T.
    May. 30, 2018

    Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

    Awesome park

    This campground is the best campground I've seen for kids. They have a water park that is included in your stay. The activities are great and your only minutes away from ocean city or Assateague State Par. Where the ponies run wild. Very clean bath houses and the staff are the best around. They also have a wild West show , zip lines , mini golf , ice cream shop all this cost extra but worth it. They also have a pool for just the campground. That doesn't get as crowded as the water park. Very nice park to go to. We make sure to go there every year.

  • rich E.
    Jun. 12, 2018

    Big Oaks Campground

    Good location

    Great location minutes away from lowes beach dewey beach,bethany beach,and rehobth bech and about a 45 min drive from ocean city and assateague island with the wild horses

    Pool is very nice store is a a little outdated the campsight we stayed on was quiet and large not sure of the sight number but when you come intorhe camground it was the 1st right and at the end of the row on the corner but we had friends with us anx they stayed to the left when you get into the park and was loud the bus goes though the campground every hour allday and night

    If you want to go to the beaches at a great price stay here if your looking for a resort keep looking

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Anthony S.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground

    Ranger Review: Ice Mule Pro at Assateague Island

    **Camping at Assateague State Park **

    Assateague Island is a national park located in Maryland that offers plenty of beach camping and hiking trails. I decided to camp on the Oceanside walk-in which is means that we had to walk from the parking lot about 200 ft to our camping area. They also offer camping areas you can drive up to as well as areas that are on the bayside of the beach. Our reserved spot on the beach included a fire ring and a picnic table and the perfect beginning to a great week of camping. During our time we were able to do some hiking along the 37 mile long park, kayak on the ocean, and Bay, see some wild ponys that rove the park, and enjoy the very clean facilities that the park offered. The Island is not far from Ocean City either if you wish to go to the Board walk which we did experience one night. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to camp along the water and listen to the waves hitting the shoreline however booking must be done in advance as reservations fill up very fast every season. 

    Link: https://www.nps.gov/asis/planyourvisit/marylandcamping.htm

    **Ice mule Pro XL **

    The Icemule Pro XL was great at what it was advertised for, which is keeping items cold. My Icemule was able to keep all the ice in its solid state for about 16 hours while sitting on the hot beach(90+ degree Fahrenheit) before melting to ice cold water. Once melted though the water stayed ice cold for roughly 30 hours. This was great because I didn’t have to refill the ice every day. The cooler was very popular with the crowds as multiple beach goers and friends would stop and ask me where I got it as they thought the design and concept of having a wearable backpack cooler was very neat. While the cooler did its job and the design was a good concept I found that it was very heavy when filled to its max. I do not believe that ordering the Icemule XXL would be realistic based off of this. Another issue I found was that packing drinks had to be done logistically in that you would have to put drinks, then ice, then add more drinks, and ice on top of that. Instead of a normal cooler where you would pack all of the drinks then pour the ice on top. This was an issue because many of my friends wanted to add some of there drinks to the cooler after I had already added the ice. None the less the drinks still stayed cool with the coolers cooling material. As mentioned I used this product while camping on the beach for a week and then used it again while watching some fireworks on the 4th of July and while the cooler did hold up the coolers back pack straps already had torn after about 10 uses. One final thing I found unfortunate was how the cooler closed. In my personal opinion Folding the opening of the cooler and buckling it was very tedious and many of my friends who used it wouldn’t go through the trouble of closing it. A regular cooler is easy to close in seconds where this takes a little more time and work. In the end it is a good cooler if you are looking for something portable and hands free but it is not something to use if you don’t have a strong back. 

    Link: https://icemulecoolers.com/products/the-icemule-pro-x-large

Guide to Ocean City

Experience the joy of camping with your furry friends near Ocean City, Maryland, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Tips for camping with dogs near Ocean City

  • At Assateague State Park Campground, you can enjoy spacious sites and the freedom to explore the beach with your pet, but be sure to keep a safe distance from the wild horses roaming the area.
  • When visiting Bayside Assateague Campground, remember that pets are allowed, but you should always keep them leashed and clean up after them to maintain the park's natural beauty.
  • For a more family-oriented experience, Sun Outdoors Frontier Town offers pet-friendly accommodations along with various activities for kids, making it a great choice for families traveling with dogs.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Ocean City

  • Enjoy the scenic trails and beach access at Oceanside Assateague Campground, where your dog can join you for walks along the shore and through the dunes.
  • At Treasure Beach RV Park & Campground, you can take your dog for a swim at the private beach or enjoy family-friendly activities like kayaking and fishing.
  • Holly Lake Campsites features a pet-friendly environment with plenty of space for your dog to roam and enjoy the outdoors, along with a pool and playground for the kids.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include

  • Castaways RV Resort offers a vibrant atmosphere with amenities like a tiki bar and private beach, perfect for a fun-filled family getaway with your pet.
  • At Island Resort Campground, you can relax in a peaceful setting while enjoying the company of your dog, with easy access to nearby attractions.
  • Big Oaks Campground provides a friendly environment for pets, along with a large pool and organized activities that make it a great spot for families.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which beaches and boardwalk areas in Ocean City MD allow dogs?

Ocean City's beach and boardwalk have strict dog restrictions during peak season (May 1 to September 30), when dogs are completely prohibited. However, from October 1 to April 30, leashed dogs are allowed on both the beach and boardwalk. For dog-friendly beach options year-round, consider Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground where leashed pets are permitted on certain beach areas. This oceanfront park is just a short drive from Ocean City and offers beautiful natural surroundings with wild horses. Always check current regulations before your visit as policies can change.

What are the pet policies at campgrounds in Ocean City, Maryland?

Most campgrounds near Ocean City welcome pets with specific guidelines. Sun Outdoors Ocean City is very pet-friendly with dedicated areas for dogs and clean facilities for pet owners. Shad Landing Campground offers pet-friendly loops separate from non-pet areas, making it ideal for campers with dogs. Generally, campgrounds require pets to be leashed (typically 6-foot maximum), properly vaccinated, and never left unattended. Some may have breed restrictions or limit the number of pets per site. Remember to clean up after your pet and respect quiet hours to ensure everyone enjoys their camping experience.

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Ocean City, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Ocean City, MD is Assateague State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 61 reviews.

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