Oceanside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore
Tom C.
Reviewed May. 4, 2017

Oceanside Assateague National Park MD

Awsome!!!! Best beach side camping in the area. If you have never been camping at Assateague here some tips for you.

1)Bring your own shade!!! There is absolutely no shade anywhere, you camp right behind the sand dunes with the only shade coming from some bushes.

2)Horseproof all your food!!! They have wild horses roaming this island and they will go through your campsite if you leave food unprotected.

3)Book early, the campsites are released several times a year for online reservation but they go quick, good luck making a reservation for a weekend during prime season. (If anyone has reservation for the summer months and can't make it, email me please I will be happy to take over the reservation.)

Other then the beach there are tons of stuff to do on this island. There is a great break when the (surf gods allow it) to the very right of the public beach if you are facing the ocean for you surfers. Nothing crazy but you can definitely catch some small 2-3 footers.

Surf fishing is great, bring some heavy weights, you do need to cast out as far as you can depending on tide. We have caught blues, rockfish, sand sharks and rays.

If you have little ones take them to the bayside beach, very calm waters and dosn't get very deep. You can go crabbing and look for clams for dinner. They have boat rentals as well.

FYI you can bring in adult beverages unlike the state run park located right next door.

  • Review photo of Oceanside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore by Tom C., May 4, 2017
  • Review photo of Oceanside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore by Tom C., May 4, 2017
  • Review photo of Oceanside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore by Tom C., May 4, 2017
  • Review photo of Oceanside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore by Tom C., May 4, 2017