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Best Campgrounds near Chincoteague, VA

549 Reviews

Campers visiting Chincoteague in Virginia can choose from several different camping areas, each with its own character. Families tend to gravitate toward Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island, which has playgrounds and kids' activities throughout the grounds. If you want to camp closer to the ocean and possibly spot wild ponies, Oceanside Assateague Campground puts you right by the beach. Local wildlife like deer and various birds are common around campsites, so store your food properly to keep animals away. During summer and holidays, campsites around Chincoteague fill quickly - you'll need to book well ahead of time to get a spot. Spring and fall bring milder temperatures that many campers find more comfortable than summer heat. Weather can change quickly in this coastal area, so pack for rain even when the forecast looks clear. While camping here, take some time to check out Assateague Island National Seashore, where you can walk trails and see wildlife in their natural habitat.

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Best Camping Sites Near Chincoteague, Virginia (47)

    1. Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

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

    $40 - $80 / night

    "The campground was two loops with drive-in sites as well as walk-in sites that are more removed from the road. There are also cold water showers to help with some of the aforementioned sand."

    "We enjoyed bike riding around the island, catching glimpses of the wild ponies and running around on the beach."

    2. Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

    32 Reviews
    Chincoteague, VA
    2 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."

    "Proximity to the beach and the quaint town of Chincoteague. Shout out to Pico Taqueria!!! Once you park it your in biking and walking range of everything."

    3. Tom's Cove Park

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

    $4200 / night

    "they have a wonderful pool and are a short distance from chincoteague beach! Great place to stay with family! Sites are big we fit two large tents on one site."

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

    4. Shad Landing Campground

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

    $23 - $29 / night

    "Open from April to September (except Waters Edge and Robins Nest loops which are open year round) the tent sites here can be a little close together. Particularly the sites at Waters Edge."

    "It’s just 45 minutes away from the beach at Assateague Island and an hour or so to Ocean City or Chincoteague."

    5. Assateague State Park Campground

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

    $28 - $39 / night

    "It's technically a "walk-in" site, but the parking lot is about 200 feet from the loop entrance (it took about 2 mins to walk from our truck to the tent)."

    ", and was well situated, with a nice open space between the edge of the site and the dunes."

    6. Pocomoke River State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    14 miles
    Website

    $19 - $71 / night

    "Pool is nice and within walking distance from all sites. Park is equal distance from Chincoteague and Assateague without the sandy sites"

    "Plus it’s close to historic Snow Hill and Pocomoke City. A short day trip will take you to Chincoteague or Assateague Islands or Ocean City. We would definitely go back!"

    7. Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground

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

    $40 / night

    "The campground was two loops with drive-in sites as well as walk-in sites that are more removed from the road. There are also cold water showers to help with some of the aforementioned sand."

    "Feral chincoteague ponies everywhere you look!"

    8. Pine Grove Campground

    5 Reviews
    Chincoteague, VA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (757) 336-5200

    $45 - $70 / night

    "Great access to heart of Chincoteague and easily 30-50% cheaper than big name parks on island."

    "Just a bike ride from the main street in Chincoteague. Pet friendly. We will definitely go back."

    9. Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday

    12 Reviews
    Bloxom, VA
    17 miles
    Website

    $35 - $159 / night

    "The black tank clean out is near site WV15 so avoid that area. They pump it out daily. There are beach grasses between them but still close. Waterfront sites looked great. There are about 6 I think."

    "The seasonal weekenders had gone home, and we preferred the larger, more private area behind the site to walk our dogs."

    10. Chincoteague Bay Trails End Campground Resort

    3 Reviews
    Chincoteague, VA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 824-3428

    "Trails end has gate with campground I.d. or sticker access."

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549 Reviews of 47 Chincoteague Campgrounds

  • colleen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay

    Awesome!

    We loved it. Great for a long getaway or a quick one like ours. Loved our stay. It was clean and full of fun.

  • B
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Strawberry Crossroads

    A work in progress.

    We had a nice time & plan on returning.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Strawberry Crossroads

    Good potential!

    Private.startup on a nice piece of land very close to Assateague. A little Rustic with some small cabins. RV sites are very large and located along a treeline. 30 amp power works fine but odd numbered sites have the outlet on the wrong side of the trailer. Power is for two sites. Economical but limits how you can park to how long your cord is. Very clean facilities. I think it’ll keep getting better every year.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2025

    Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday

    Long and nicely spaced sites

    We stayed at site 411 for five nights. We'd reserved 406, but Sun Outdoors turned into KOA, so we got a different site lucky us, 'cause the middle ones were swampy with almost no space outside with sitting water on sites. The water at 411 drained after three days. The pull-through sites are long and nicely spaced. It's unnecessary, but rent a golf cart to get around the huge campground; it's great for going from your site to the pool, arcade, beach, or fishing pier. We tried crabbing with no luck and only caught one catfish. The staff was super helpful and friendly during all of our interactions.

    Bring bug spray, tiki torches, and mosquito fog spray with all the sitting water around the campground.

  • Shanna S.
    Apr. 24, 2025

    Pocomoke River State Park Campground

    We will be back! Again!

    We’ve camped here twice and have had great experiences!

    The sites are spacious, the bathhouses are clean, and we really enjoy the river view.

    T-Mobile service is good here.

  • Saymith B.
    Mar. 28, 2025

    Bethany Beach Training Site

    Great place for military families

    We've stayed here on multiple occasions. The trailers are great and equipped with everything you need. Ours had 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room. Another time, we brought our own RV. Great water pressure and electric hookup. They have additional showers available in a separate building. Very clean with hot water. There's a small playground and a walking/running track. There's a pond you can use a canoe. They rent them in the office. The laundry facilities are amazing! I love to go here and return home without tons of stuff to wash (and it's free!). The facilities are very safe. The gate is operated 24/7 by a security guard. I feel very safe here with my kids even when they're playing on the road since the speed limit is 15 mph (I think). The staff here is always very friendly and helpful. There is nothing to buy once you're here and if you have something delivered they will have to meet you at the gate.

    The beach and the shops are about 2-5 minute drive max. Beware, finding a parking spot at the beach is tough and not the cheapest.

    It is a great town and we love it. I am grateful we have this available to us since we don't have many weekends together!

  • Joe R.
    Mar. 23, 2025

    Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

    Windy!

    We got a site to stay on our way through to OBX. We booked and arrived after hours, which wasn’t an issue as they were like 3% occupied. Sites were pretty level (within 2 inches) and had centrally located bathhouse. We were at the north campground. The winds were nuts and over 50mph. We switched sites to spare our slide side, so caution to look at windy before going. The views of the bridge were amazing. The noise of the coast guard waking up is alarming, but neat. It was trumpets and sounded like a horse race at 7am!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 16, 2025

    Trap Pond State Park Campground

    So much to do!

    General: 129 sites with water and electricity, eight tent sites, one island site, two yurts, and eight cabins. 

    Site Quality: All are level and sand/grass. There are many trees and reasonable separation between sites (although you can easily see your neighbors). A large picnic table and fire ring complete the site. Our site had a water view and was peaceful. 

    Bath/Shower house: Bathhouses are located in the A and C loops plus additional ones by the tent camping area. All seemed to be reasonably clean and were cleaned on a rolling basis, starting at 10 am for the A loop. The shower had immediate hot water, but you only get about 30 seconds of water before you have to push the button again. A little clunky but a good way to save water. 

    Activities/Amenities: So much to do! Bike rentals are free (donations accepted), there are several hiking/biking/horse trails, disc golf, and canoe/kayak/peddle boat rentals (in season). 45-minute Pontoon boat tours are available on weekends Memorial Day– Labor Day. There are several boat docks if you bring your own boat. There is a small camper store/office that closed shortly after our arrival. There is a single washer/dryer in Loop C. I was mystified that you could only use liquid detergent (I use laundry sheets). Because there is only one for the entire campground, I wouldn’t count on doing laundry. If you have kiddos, try and get a site in Loop A – there is a nice and educational play area (plus a game I’d never heard of– Gaga ball). There is an additional playground in the day-use area, plus a volleyball net. There is also a nature center. Recycling and dumpsters between Loops A and B and another between Loops C and D. 

    We camped here several years ago but in the off-season, and wanted to kayak among the bald cypress trees (I highly recommend this). Glad we came back!

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 9, 2025

    Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

    Great

    Close to Chincoteague and Assateague if you're there to see the wild ponies. The tent sites weren't so much as individual sites so much as you just set up somewhere in the huge grass field. Close to a lighthouse and I believe it made a sound occasionally but I camped here a few years ago now so I can remember. Realized I missed reviewing this place when I went on this road trip for some reason and wanted to add my review.

Guide to Chincoteague

Camping near Chincoteague, Virginia, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor activities. With stunning beaches and wildlife, it’s a great spot for families and nature lovers alike.

What to do

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Oceanside Assateague Campground, provide easy access to the beach. One camper shared, “You can't literally walk a couple of hundred yards over the sand dunes to the ocean.”
  • Wildlife Watching: The area is famous for its wild ponies. A visitor at Assateague State Park Campground noted, “The wild ponies are amazing,” making it a must-see for animal lovers.
  • Water Activities: Kayaking and canoeing are popular. One camper at Shad Landing Campground mentioned, “Boat/canoe/kayak rentals” are available, making it easy to explore the waterways.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained amenities. A review for Trap Pond State Park Campground highlighted, “Clean bath houses and facilities,” which is a big plus for many.
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A visitor at Cape Henlopen State Park Campground said, “Spacious campsites in the D loop with half-circle drive in,” making it comfortable for larger groups.
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds often host events. One camper at Cherrystone Family Camping Resort mentioned, “There were a lot of events and options for the family,” which keeps everyone entertained.

What you should know

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Oceanside Assateague Campground warned, “If it’s dead calm, you’re going to deal with mosquitoes and flies.”
  • Limited Privacy: Some campgrounds can feel crowded. A visitor at Chincoteague Island KOA noted, “Sites are one on top of the other,” which might not suit everyone.
  • Reservations: Popular spots fill up quickly. A camper at Assateague State Park Campground mentioned, “Very hard to snag a spot for a weekend,” so plan ahead.

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. One camper at Trap Pond State Park Campground said, “The playground is awesome and is sandwiched between them,” making it perfect for kids.
  • Pack Bug Spray: With the potential for mosquitoes, it’s smart to bring bug spray. A visitor at Oceanside Assateague Campground emphasized the importance of being prepared for bugs.
  • Plan for Rain: Weather can be unpredictable. A camper at Assateague State Park Campground mentioned, “We parked the trailer in the pouring rain,” so be ready for wet conditions.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Dimensions: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Cape Henlopen State Park Campground advised, “Watch the site dimensions or you might not be able to fit your vehicle AND camper on the site.”
  • Use Dump Stations: Familiarize yourself with dump station locations. A visitor at Trap Pond State Park Campground noted, “There are 2 dump stations and we didn't wait long,” which is helpful for RVers.
  • Bring Leveling Blocks: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A camper at Shad Landing Campground suggested, “Just bring enough leveling blocks if you're in a camper,” to ensure a comfortable stay.

Camping near Chincoteague, Virginia, offers a mix of fun, nature, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for beach access, wildlife, or just a peaceful getaway, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds on Chincoteague Island?

Chincoteague Island offers several excellent camping options. Tom's Cove Park is a family-friendly destination with spacious sites that can accommodate large tents, a wonderful pool, and is conveniently located a short distance from Chincoteague Beach. For those seeking proximity to both beach and town amenities, Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island offers a well-maintained facility with various accommodation options. While sites are close together, its fantastic location allows for easy biking and walking access to beaches and the town's attractions. For campers who prefer more natural surroundings with less crowding, consider options just off the island at Pocomoke River State Park or Assateague Island National Seashore.

Can you go tent camping on Chincoteague Island?

Yes, tent camping is definitely available on Chincoteague Island. Tom's Cove Park specifically offers spacious sites that can accommodate two large tents on a single site, making it ideal for family tent camping adventures. For those who prefer camping near Chincoteague but want more natural surroundings, Pocomoke River State Park Campground provides nicely spread-out sites with good privacy, plus the benefit of a pool within walking distance. This park is equidistant from Chincoteague and Assateague without the sandy sites that can make tent camping challenging. Be sure to make reservations in advance during peak season (summer months) as tent sites fill up quickly in this popular vacation area.

How much does camping in Chincoteague, VA cost?

Camping costs around Chincoteague vary by campground type and amenities. Private campgrounds like Thousand Trails Virginia Landing typically range from $45-80 per night for standard sites, with premium waterfront or full-hookup sites commanding higher rates, especially during peak summer season. For a more economical option, Assateague State Park Campground offers sites starting around $25-40 per night, though you'll be just outside Chincoteague itself. Most campgrounds charge additional fees for extra vehicles, pets, or premium amenities like cable TV. Many campgrounds also offer weekly rates that provide savings of 10-15% over daily rates. Reservation fees ($5-10) may apply, and most locations require deposits ranging from one night's stay to 50% of your total reservation.

What amenities are available at Chincoteague KOA?

Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island (formerly Chincoteague KOA) offers numerous amenities for campers. The campground features sparkling clean and renovated bathhouses, a variety of accommodation options from tent sites to cabins, and is well-maintained throughout. The prime location is one of its biggest assets - once parked, you're within easy biking and walking distance to beaches and the town of Chincoteague, eliminating the need to drive. While RV sites are noted to be relatively close together, the campground provides a family-friendly atmosphere with organized activities. The friendly, courteous staff ensures a pleasant experience. The campground's strategic position makes it an excellent base for exploring the natural beauty of Chincoteague Island and enjoying nearby attractions.

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