Best Tent Camping near Ocean Pines, MD

Tent camping near Ocean Pines, Maryland centers primarily around the nearby Assateague Island National Seashore, which offers several backcountry tent camping options. Pine Tree Backcountry Site provides a true wilderness tent camping experience approximately 6 miles from the ranger station. Other tent-only options include Tingles Island, Green Run, Pope Bay, and State Line backcountry sites, all located within the Assateague Island National Seashore. For those willing to travel slightly farther, Redden State Forest Campground in Georgetown, Delaware offers primitive tent campsites within a forested setting.

The backcountry tent sites at Assateague Island National Seashore require significant planning as they lack amenities. No fires are permitted at these locations, and pets are prohibited. These sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis by checking in at the ranger station when it opens. According to one camper, Pine Tree Backcountry Site features five sites, each with a picnic table and fire pit. For those seeking a more accessible option, Redden State Forest Campground offers seven reservable tent campsites with basic amenities. Reservations must be made in advance through bookyoursite.com with a limit of three consecutive nights. The campground operates on a self-check-in system with a gate that campers must open and close themselves.

Walk-in tent sites at Assateague provide a unique coastal camping experience with potential wildlife encounters, including the island's famous wild horses. Campers noted that Pine Tree Backcountry Site is best visited during cooler months when insects are less prevalent. At Redden State Forest, primitive tent camping comes with some conveniences despite the rustic setting. "The campsites are well maintained, clean and for the most part, quiet," reported one visitor, though some mentioned occasional highway and train noise. Firewood is available through an honor system payment method at $5 per bundle. The campground follows leave-no-trace principles with limited facilities—just a small outhouse. For tent campers seeking solitude, these sites offer peaceful woodland surroundings within driving distance of coastal attractions.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Ocean Pines, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ocean Pines, MD is Pine Tree Backcountry Site — Assateague Island National Seashore with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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