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ScoutTrap Pond State Park Campground
Best place
We allways have a blast everybody is so nice and lots to do
Best Campgrounds near Ocean Pines, MD
Campgrounds near Ocean Pines, Maryland primarily cluster along the coast, with notable options including Assateague State Park Campground and Sun Outdoors Ocean City. The camping landscape features a mix of beachfront and bayside developed campgrounds providing options for tent camping, RV sites with full hookups, and cabin rentals. Several facilities offer direct access to beaches along the Atlantic Ocean or Sinepuxent Bay, with Assateague Island National Seashore providing both oceanside and bayside camping experiences approximately 15 miles south of Ocean Pines.
Most mixed-use campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with peak availability from April through October. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when occupancy reaches capacity, particularly at waterfront locations. Sun Outdoors Ocean City typically operates from March through October, while Assateague Island National Seashore's Oceanside Campground is available from mid-May to early October. Weather conditions can be unpredictable with coastal storms possible throughout the camping season. Some camping areas have limited shade, particularly in beachfront locations. "This is a nice campground but it is crowded! The sites have more living space than some we've been to but don't come here for privacy," noted one camper about Sun Outdoors Ocean City.
Waterfront camping represents the primary draw for visitors to the Ocean Pines area, with both oceanfront and bayside options available. Assateague Island National Seashore offers the unique experience of camping near wild horses in a more natural setting. Several visitors mentioned the convenience of shuttle services that run between campgrounds and nearby attractions. "They run a complimentary hourly shuttle van back and forth to the boardwalk which is a great reason to stay here," explained one camper about Sun Outdoors Ocean City. Campers frequently note the variety of amenities at developed campgrounds in the region, with many featuring swimming pools, beaches, entertainment, and convenient access to Ocean City attractions. For those seeking more natural surroundings, the national seashore campgrounds provide fewer amenities but greater immersion in coastal ecosystems.
Best Camping Sites Near Ocean Pines, Maryland (74)
1. Assateague State Park Campground
62 ReviewsBerlin, MD10 milesWebsite+1 (410) 641-2120$28 - $39 / night
"and was well situated, with a nice open space between the edge of the site and the dunes."
"There is an outdoor shower and sink as well as several paths to the beach. The beach is beautiful and clean."
2. Sun Outdoors Frontier Town
27 ReviewsBerlin, MD6 milesWebsite"Due to the location near Ocean City, this campground is primarily a resort for people staying 1 or more weeks."
"Shuttle to Ocean City, MD was convenient and general store was close by and stocked well!"
3. Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground
40 ReviewsBerlin, MD13 milesWebsite+1 (410) 641-1441$40 / night
"Wild horses, wide, clean stretches of beach, safe surroundings, close to town. This is the best beach camping in all of Maryland."
"Assateague National Seashore on the Maryland side offers an incredible experience. Along with soft sand, balmy breezes and coastal views, wild horses wander the park at will."
4. Sun Outdoors Ocean City
25 ReviewsBerlin, MD6 milesWebsite+1 (410) 213-0097$65 - $350 / night
"The location is amazing. You are a stones throw away from the boardwalk at Ocean City Maryland. The resort is very nice."
"An awesome campground located on the east coast near Ocean City, MD and the Atlantic Ocean. This was our first visit to Castaways. Lots to do and loads of fun. We love it!"
5. Delaware Seashore State Park Campground
55 ReviewsBethany Beach, DE16 milesWebsite+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."
"We stayed in a full hook up site, and we found the campground to be clean, well maintained and so close to the beach."
6. Trap Pond State Park Campground
47 ReviewsLaurel, DE20 milesWebsite+1 (302) 875-5153$22 - $56 / night
"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."
"There is water Spickets close by and the bathrooms are close as well. It’s nice that the cabin area is walk-in only so no worries about loud trucks all times of day."
7. Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore
55 ReviewsGirdletree, MD21 milesWebsite+1 (410) 641-3030$40 - $80 / night
"We enjoyed bike riding around the island, catching glimpses of the wild ponies and running around on the beach."
"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."
8. Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway
15 ReviewsBerlin, MD9 milesWebsite+1 (410) 641-9785"It is close to Ocean City, Maryland, as well as Berlin and Assateague national park where you can watch the ponies roam."
"It’s a close distance to Salisbury (20 mins), ocean city (20 mins) and assateague (20 mins). Also close to Delaware for someone looking to explore there."
9. Treasure Beach RV Park & Campground
10 ReviewsFenwick Island, DE7 milesWebsite+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."
"five with young children, we were thrilled to find a campground that offered an abundance of activities and conveniences to keep everyone entertained and happy, and with restaurants and activities nearby"
10. Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay
23 ReviewsOcean View, DE17 milesWebsite+1 (302) 947-2600"It’s also close to the other ocean beaches. The only downsides are sites are very close together and its a very expensive about double the cost of other near by non-waterfront campgrounds."
"** Located on Rehoboth Bay, this resort was a great place to spend a long holiday weekend. Our paved site was just a few steps to a private beach which was really nice and clean."
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Recent Reviews near Ocean Pines, MD
778 Reviews of 74 Ocean Pines Campgrounds
- jjohn L.
TravelerSun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay
Nice resort
We had a nice visit. Sun is in the process of fixing the place up. The swim up bar was being restored. My only negative was the site two places up played there stereo live music loud. BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM. They did get called out for it by management.
Aaron S.
GuideTrap Pond State Park Campground
Best campground in Delaware
From well spaced sites to helpful staff, Trap Pond is Delaware state parks crown jewel. The pond itself is beautiful, camp sites are well maintained and spaced apart nicely.
Stacy R.TravelerTrap Pond State Park Campground
Go for the paddle trail!
Trap Pond SP is a lovely park that has everything you need. Electric/water hookups, docks on the pond at each loop, clean bathhouses, and the "day" side of the park on the other side of the pond! A few miles of walking trails, and an incredible, prehistoric feeling paddle trail through gorgeous bald cypress trees. Reasonable camp store. Sites are a wee bit close, but comfortable and level.
- John D.Guide
Beachcomber Camping Resort
Beachcomber RV Resort
Website says RV Resort and cabins. Turns out 75%+/- of camping area is made up of Tiny Homes, owned by people, and some for rent, plus cabins.
In fairness, this isn't our type of camping. Many RV's were season with no one there. Thursday was dead, but Friday campers came in for Mother's Day weekend. We went to the bathhouse only to find out it was closed (seasonal). So a nice easy walk to do laundry turned into a lengthy walk or drive. Made no sense. Then on Friday, I was outside reading a book and an employee rolled into our site on a riding mower kicking up dirt all over me and into the trailer, with rocks kicked up into the picnic table. Lucky, no broken windows. Lippert no longer makes the window, so they would have been buying five (5) ones
This is a great place for families with young children. Just not our cup of tea
CarmenScoutAdventures Await Retreat
Nice, Quiet Campground but Ongoing Electrical Issues and No Resolution
We stayed at this campground for approximately one month and paid full price with the expectation of reliable utilities and access to advertised amenities. The property itself is nice and quiet, which we appreciated, but unfortunately that did not outweigh the issues we experienced.
During our stay, we had ongoing electrical problems at our site. Our air conditioner would not function properly, and we were unable to use it for essentially the entire month, including during several hot days. Our hot water heater also could not reliably run on electric, which forced us to operate it on propane and refill our tanks twice at our own expense.
In addition to the electrical issues, the water quality was also a concern. The water from the faucet would often come out brown and murky for a period of time when first turned on, and at times even after it had been running.
Our site also did not include basic amenities such as a fire ring or picnic table, which are typically expected and commonly included with full-price sites.
At one point, the entire campground lost power. Despite that, we were told our pedestal had been tested and was functioning properly, which was not possible given the campground-wide outage at the time.
After leaving and connecting to power at a different campground, all of our systems—including AC and hot water—worked immediately without issue. This confirmed the problem was not with our RV, but with the power supply at this campground.
Additionally, one of the listed amenities (the pool) was unavailable when we attempted to use it.
We brought these concerns to the owner and requested a reasonable refund or adjustment based on the lack of usable electrical service and the additional expenses we incurred. That request was refused.
We are sharing this so others are aware. If you rely on consistent electrical service, clean water, and standard site amenities, this is something to seriously consider before booking.
- SSarah G.Guide
Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground
Weather can be your Friend or Foe
We arrived on a beautiful mid April day. We were walk-ins and had the choice for a site on the beach or the inland campground. The inland sites were in a very open, treeless circle along the marshlands. Not particularly attractive or ugly, not private, but WARM compared to what we experienced mid April along the beach. Although beautiful and right on the beach, the wind nearly blew us over. Fires were impossible due to wind and damp wood purchased at a beach kiosk. No one could brave those winds for more than a short time. Showers are cold water. Pit toilets were good. That being said, what a unique experience with the horses and proximity to the beach.
Jennifer S.ScoutBrumbleys Family Park
Horrible
Lived there full time up until a branch fell on our camper and totaled it. We took her rent and told her our plans and she sat there and said keep me updated. We were going to get another camper so I called to let her know and asked if it was ok and she was very quiet then said I'd rather you not. So you knew what we intended on doing a month before we decided to go with another camper but you instead of telling us face to face you were a coward and delayed us finding another camper so now we are scrambling to find a place. She doesn't know how to run the campground, she never even sent us a formal notification to vacate our lot just word of mouth. washers are old and don't work correctly. I would not recommend it at all. Always nitpicking my son for being outside and being a boy. Very flat and bizarre affect. Hard to deal with. No tent sites no activities for the kids. Bugs are super bad no kind of pest control done.
- jjohn L.Traveler
Adventures Await Retreat
No call back
I called the reservation number and was told to call a different number. I call that number and it was a wrong number. Then I went back to their website. And put in my information. It's been a day and a half , and I still haven't heard from them. So I moved on and got a different reservation.Somewhere else. The lucky I gave him a star.
Guide to Ocean Pines
Camping sites near Ocean Pines, Maryland provide a mix of island, coastal, and inland experiences with summer temperatures averaging 85-90°F during peak season. Most campgrounds in the area lie at or near sea level, creating flat, easy-to-access campsites. Mosquitoes tend to be most intense from June through August, especially in bayside camping areas where marsh vegetation provides breeding grounds.
What to do
Kayak explorations: At Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground, visitors can explore coastal waters. "We camped in the Oceanside loop B. Right on the beach, but big dunes between sites and the ocean. Wild horses meandering through daily. Some sites are more private than others... Amazing stars, beach and bay," shares camper Danielle.
Fishing opportunities: Fishing is popular throughout the region in both salt and freshwater. "This is a popular fishing spot on the inlet," notes a visitor about Delaware Seashore State Park Campground, located about 30 minutes from Ocean Pines. Bass and bream fishing is available at some inland locations, with one visitor noting they "enjoyed fishing in the stocked lake, caught some bass and large brim" at Treasure Beach RV Park.
Biking trails: Multiple campgrounds offer biking opportunities. "Bike rentals are free (donations accepted), there are several hiking/biking/horse trails, disc golf, and canoe/kayak/peddle boat rentals," mentions one camper about Trap Pond State Park Campground. The Bob Trail was specifically recommended as a good biking option with ample shade.
What campers like
Wild horse encounters: The wild horses at Assateague are a major attraction. "The horses were magestic!!" exclaims Catherine S. about her stay at Assateague State Park Campground. However, campers must exercise caution around these animals. One camper warns, "Be prepared and you will have a great time, the horses are not shy and will be all up in your space if they like what they smell."
Waterfront camping: Direct waterfront access is highly valued. "Assateague State Park is a very well run campground with a prime location by a lovely wild beach," reports camper Melanie. Many sites allow for immediate beach or water access, with some campers noting they set up "hammocks on the edge of the water."
Proximity to attractions: The central location allows day trips to various destinations. "This campground is about 20 minutes to Ocean City boardwalk and about 25 minutes to Assateague Island, where the wild horses roam," explains a camper at Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway. Many campgrounds offer shuttle services to nearby attractions.
What you should know
Insect intensity varies: Bug presence can be extreme, particularly in marshy areas. "It's beautiful here, horses are cool, beach is great, but the bugs stink! Bring some deet it's the only thing that works!" advises Kirsten J. about camping at Assateague. Several campers recommend fall camping to minimize bug encounters.
No privacy at some sites: Many oceanfront and bay campsites lack privacy. "There is zero privacy/separation between sites, but this is the price you pay for easy and close beach access," explains a visitor to Delaware Seashore State Park. Inland campgrounds typically offer more separation between sites.
Seasonal operating schedules: Many campgrounds operate limited schedules. Some facilities at Bayside Assateague Campground run "mid april - mid oct," while others may extend into November. Weather conditions deteriorate quickly in late fall with increasing winds and falling temperatures.
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Family-oriented campgrounds provide numerous activities. "This truly is a resort. Beach, Pool, Music, Bars, and many other ameneties all in one spot! Lots of activities for the kids as well," shares Lauren M. about Sun Outdoors Ocean City, formerly Castaways RV Resort.
Safety considerations: When camping with children near horses, extra vigilance is required. "We witnessed a neighbor's campsite being pulled apart by horses who had been attracted by food on a picnic table," reports a camper at Assateague State Park Campground. Most campgrounds recommend using provided food storage boxes.
Shade availability: Limited shade exists at beachfront sites. "Definitely bring a canopy as obviously there is no shade Oceanside," advises Tony P. Inland campgrounds like Trap Pond State Park offer more natural shade, with one camper noting "Loved the hiking trail (Bob Trail). It can also be used for biking. Our dogs loved the hike. Since it's just about all in the shade it wasn't bad for them."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require extra effort to level. "They are not level and have a sandy base so it took a bit of work to finally get the rig level, even with auto-levelers," notes a visitor to Trap Pond State Park about their site conditions.
Hookup availability: Electric sites are limited at some locations. "Sites are fairly spacious and have an interesting semi-circle pull through layout so backing in not required," says Jim G. about Trap Pond State Park. At Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, "the sites were awesome. Clean shower houses all day long," according to Jason J.
Off-season advantages: RV camping during shoulder seasons provides a better experience. "Very nice and very quiet in the off season," notes Christina E. about Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway. Lower occupancy rates, cooler temperatures, and fewer insects make spring and fall optimal for RV camping near Ocean Pines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Ocean Pines, MD?
Which is the most popular campground near Ocean Pines, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ocean Pines, MD is Assateague State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 62 reviews.
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