2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several cabin options exist near Chincoteague with varying amenities and price points. Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island offers cabin accommodations within walking distance to local attractions. Each cabin typically includes basic furniture, beds with mattresses, and electrical outlets, though amenities vary by location. ["The staff is top notch, very accommodating. The owners are trying to turn it into a resort and charge a nightly 'resort fee' but the amenities and upkeep are just not worth the price tag of $140/night," noted one visitor.] Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday provides cabin rentals with more privacy, while Chincoteague Bay Trails End Campground Resort features cabins with water access for those interested in fishing or boating activities.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. While basic cabins may offer just sleeping arrangements and electricity, deluxe options can include private bathrooms, kitchenettes with microwaves and mini-refrigerators, and air conditioning. Reservation policies vary by property, but advance booking is recommended, especially during summer months when demand peaks. Many cabins near Chincoteague allow pets with additional fees. One camper shared: "We had a great trip. The KOA was super clean and kid friendly. From crabbing right off the dock 100 yards from our tent site to jumping on the inflatable trampoline before dinner we had plenty to do without leaving the campground."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Some locations provide minimal kitchen supplies like coffee makers or microwaves, but guests should plan to bring their own cooking equipment for more elaborate meals. On-site camp stores at locations like Jellystone Park and the KOA properties stock basic food items, firewood, and forgotten essentials. Grocery shopping is available in Chincoteague town, approximately 10-15 minutes by car from most cabin locations. Cabin guests should also bring insect repellent, as multiple reviewers noted significant mosquito activity in the area, particularly during summer months.
"This private campground is in a fantastic location."
"We had chosen a premium campsite, which had a raised tent pad and electric available. We were across the road from a bathhouse, which was very nice and clean. "
"Shad Landing,along with it’s sister park Milburn Landing, make up Pokomoke State Park. It’s just 45 minutes away from the beach at Assateague Island and an hour or so to Ocean City or Chincoteague."
"There’s a marina and boat launch, with the marina offering electric and potable water. Boat rentals include canoes, kayaks, rowboats and electric boats in season. There’s a playground for kids."
from $23 - $29 / night
"The bathrooms and cabins must have been new, or at least just renovated. The bathroom was almost like showering at a spa! Stainless steel, wood paneling, very clean."
"Campsites are spread out nicely so you have privacy. Pool is nice and within walking distance from all sites. Park is equal distance from Chincoteague and Assateague without the sandy sites"
from $19 - $71 / night
"It offers level sites with gravel pads, picnic table, and lantern stand, and fire ring nestled beneath tall pines; some also offer electric, but not sewer connections."
"No undergrowth to provide privacy between sites. I reserved a site online this morning, but site said "available" when I arrived, so don't count on reservation being updated same-day."
from $19 - $25 / night
"This is a really beautiful area of the Delmarva Peninsula and just minutes away from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuges and Assateague Island NS. "
"We had requested site 50, back-in with FHUs but were told since the park was fairly empty, we could take a golf cart and go choose a site."
from $35 - $159 / night
"Trails end has gate with campground I.d. or sticker access."
"We had the luxury of staying in the " Cottage" which was very upscale lol"
"Great location, the friendliest and most helpful staff, beautiful surroundings, lots to do, kid and pet friendly"
"This vacation beach RV park is super fun for the kids. They have old time plays, skits, and activities. The ability to rent golf carts is a super cool bonus especially to get the surroundings."
"Gets very busy during the weekend, even though it's considered off season but people respect quiet hours. We could hear the live band perfectly from our site which we liked."
"Beautiful location with lots of space for everyone. Great beach and tiki bar. Pools for the family and very pet friendly."
from $65 - $350 / night
"Janes Island State Park is a wonderful place for scenic state park camping. There are spots for tents and rvs. There is a marina and kayak trails."
"Not a lot of hiking trails in the park, but there are plenty nearby."
from $21 - $87 / night
"We have stayed in the cabins and it was really nice. Also, brought our pop up."
"July 2017 we stayed in a cabin on the pond. They have a nice swimming pool and canoes and kayaks you can rent. Very close to Ocean City beaches. Lots of restaurants and supermarkets near by."
from $50 - $80 / night
GuidePretty easy camping trip, plenty of room to set up camp. Level spots. We stayed on south inlet campground. They have small camp store multiple laundry and bath houses. Great stay if you enjoy fishing, as. You can fish the inlet at the campground. They have a very nice playground for kids as well! Only negative is no camp fires allowed, they do have a community area you can have a camp fires allowed. Also no wifi
ScoutSpacious sites among tall mature trees. No undergrowth to provide privacy between sites. I reserved a site online this morning, but site said "available" when I arrived, so don't count on reservation being updated same-day. Sign at Park entrance says no alcohol allowed without permit. Pets allowed.
GuideEnjoyed the stay here June 19-21, 2026, in the tents-only section at a campground just 10 minutes from home. I've lived near this campground for 45 of my 66 years but never camped there.
The cramped campsites always turned me off but my wife and I decided to try it as a test run when we bought all new camping gear after not camping for 15 years(well, except for the 40-year-old Coleman stove that still works).
The campsites are tight and strictly BYOS(Bring Your Own Shade). The weather cooperated with temps in the low 80s and cool westerly winds. Because this campground sits adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, Indian River Inlet and Indian River Bay, it fills up on weekends for camping, beach-going, fishing, kayaking and other water activities. I'd suggest going weekdays if you can.
Even with all the people, though, it was mostly quiet. The traffic from the Indian River Inlet bridge didn't bother me much but it did keep my wife up the first night. The bridge lights up at night and looks most spectacular at sunrise.
We ate dinner at camp the first night and then went to the inlet walkway to watch the sun set. The sunsets over the Indian River Bay, serenaded by the U.S. Coast Guard station's bugle calls with the lowering of the colors at its station at the north side campground, are a must. We also got to see a green heron foraging on the rockpiles and a dolphin swimming through the inlet. Fishermen lined the walkway to add to the atmosphere.
The next morning we drove over to the north side of the inlet to the Burton's Island trail-- another first for me. The trail was probably a mile or so and took about an hour, though it looked like we could have gone further into the brush had we not been wearing shorts and t-shirts. We came across a horseshoe crab traveling along a dirt path and a turtle trying to hide itself under downed tree branches. Blue water surrounded us in the marshes.
An excellent dinner at Matt's Fish House capped off our anniversary and we returned to the campground to watch the sunset again.
The bathrooms were well-placed. They were mostly clean but the five-second" Navy shower" intervals in the showers were annoying. There's no water or electric at the tent sites but a high-powered community water tap works for cleaning dishes.
The ban on open fires at the campground did disappoint. There is a community fire pit but no one used it our two nights there.
Oh, I can't forget the Diamondback turtles. Be careful driving so you don't hit them as they wander through the campground. We saw several lay eggs on the sand volleyball court and one scurried through our campsite and under our picnic table on its way to points unknown. The picnic table at each site is heavy but movable.
The people were friendly even in such crowded conditions. Lots of kids on bikes, skateboards and scooters and at the playground. Basically, you don't come here as much for the camping as you do for the water sports and activities.
As a tent camper, I'd opt for the tent-only loops versus the Standard sites that accommodate tents and small RVs and popups. Our tent-only loops looked less congested than the Standard sites.
I'd give this campground 4.5 stars. It would be an easy 5 if not for the crowded conditions.
ScoutWe have stayed here twice and have our 3rd trip booked and we absolutely love it! The lazy river and kiddy water slide park is amazing and our kids love it!
LegendWe stopped for one night in order to see some friends and wished we would have had more time because the surrounding area looks like there is lots to do and see. This is a really beautiful area of the Delmarva Peninsula and just minutes away from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuges and Assateague Island NS.
This campground is huge with a great selection of standard and premium RV sites that provide full hookups and spacious gravel or paved pads. Some have water views and some are back-in sites with the water directly behind them. Our site was a buddy site which worked great for our stay with our friends. It was long enough so we didn’t have to unhitch our tow car but still had enough room to maneuver into and out of the site and could reach our hook-ups. The site was perfectly level (in fact, all sites in the park are level as this is a very flat area) and the area where we parked the RV was paved and the rest of the driveway was gravel. The patio had pavers and our fire pit was raised with bricks around it. The utilities were well-placed and the 50-amp was strong and the water pressure good. Our site was in the open which we loved because it was cool when we visited so we relished the sunshine. There are plenty of other sites located under tall pines (which we really don’t like because of all the sap that gets on our coach and car). Many of the sites are rented as seasonal sites but there are plenty left for transient campers. The list of amenities is a mile long and covers the typical ones you would find at a “resort.” Some of the best ones are the zero-entry pool (which was closed while we were there) and splash park and the private beach. The sandy beach would be a nice place to bring a chair and hang out admiring the view of the bay. Most of the amenities (like the pool, recreation hall, café, and bounce pillow) are centrally located so keep that in mind when you are booking your campsite as you may, or may not, want to be in that area. The restrooms were clean and newer (keep in mind we were there very early in the season when the campground was practically empty). The laundry facilities were clean and there were plenty of machines (all but one didn’t work) and were reasonably priced. We really liked the access to water that this park provides Pocomoke Sound and the tidal pond. It’s a great place to relax in a chair, swim, or put in a kayak.
GuideWasn’t sure at first… kind of a lot of money for one night with no sewer hook up, but the amenities make up for the price! The western show was so fun! Frontier town was cute and not too cheesy! Loved walking all the way around the park! Dog friendly!
ScoutWe allways have a blast everybody is so nice and lots to do
GuideWe 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.
GuideFrom 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.
Camping cabins near Chincoteague, Virginia offer easy access to both coastal and woodland environments across Virginia and Maryland's Eastern Shore. The region sits at sea level with tidal marshlands and sandy beaches creating a distinctive ecosystem where mosquitoes and biting flies become particularly active during summer months. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, affecting some low-lying campgrounds after heavy rainfall.
Kayaking the marked trails: Janes Island State Park Campground features well-marked water trails through marshlands and channels. "We have kayaked north to Snow Hill, Md, south to Milburn Landing, west up Nassawango Creek, and Corkers Creek at the campsite. All these kayak trails are wonderful! Plenty to see, no bugs, no mosquitoes..some biting flies if you go into the lily pad areas," reports one camper at Pocomoke River State Park Campground.
Wildlife viewing at refuges: The campgrounds provide convenient access to observe wildlife at nearby refuges. "We came here specifically to experience the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island VA National Seashore and the parks did not disappoint. We biked and hiked the parks but you can easily enjoy a lot of the sites via car," notes a visitor at Chincoteague Island KOA.
Fishing and crabbing opportunities: Many cabins offer direct water access for fishing. "There is a fish cleaning station w/ hook & all, for any who want to fish in the park lake," mentions a camper at Janes Island State Park, while another visitor tried "crabbing with no luck and only caught one catfish" at Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday.
Clean, updated facilities: Bathhouses receive consistently high marks at several campgrounds. "The bathrooms were nicer than my bath at home and sparkling clean. Staff was amazingly pleasant and helpful," writes one visitor to Janes Island State Park Campground.
Waterfront cabin options: Several parks offer cabins with water views. "We stayed in cabin 33 - which faces the river. It was clean, comfortable, and quiet. Cabins have electric, heat, beds, and some have AC," notes a visitor to Milburn Landing Campground.
Multiple swimming options: Beyond ocean beaches, campgrounds offer various swimming amenities. "The original pool from when this was Tall Pines Harbor is a traditional rectangle. The new one is larger and also has a large splash pad," explains a camper who stayed at Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday.
Seasonal bug intensity: Insects vary dramatically by season in this coastal region. "Deer flies bite from the morning sun until it's dark and they are the worst at dusk. Fire smoke doesn't keep them away and Bug spray does not help keep these flies from biting. If you go before June or after September, you're more likely to have a good time," advises a camper at Janes Island State Park Campground.
Site drainage issues: Low-lying areas can become problematic after rain. At Island Resort Campground, one visitor noted, "The pop up sites are nice, shaded and secluded but it's kind of swampy so there were bugs and there was no view of the lake."
Campground regulations: Rules vary between locations. A visitor to Chincoteague Bay Trails End Campground Resort explains, "Trails end has gate with campground I.d. or sticker access. There are bath houses, laundromat, country store, restaurant, meeting building with free wifi, pool park, boat ramp, and 2 docks, electric hook up (contact ANEC) water hook up. Sewer dump stations and no trash or trash pick up."
Activity variety for children: Campgrounds offer different amenities for kids. "Lots to do including pools, water park, lots of trails to hike or bike," reports a visitor at Chincoteague Island KOA, while another camper at Sun Outdoors Frontier Town says, "This campground is the best campground I've seen for kids. They have a water park that is included in your stay."
Consider site location: When booking with children, some sites may be more convenient. At Island Resort Campground, a visitor recommends, "We have stayed in the cabins and it was really nice. Also, brought our pop up. The pop up sites are nice, shaded and secluded."
Rental options: Equipment rentals expand recreation possibilities. A camper at Pocomoke River State Park Campground shares, "Kayak and canoe rentals during season and handicap accessible for kayakers with special needs."
Site size considerations: RV campers should research site dimensions carefully. At Milburn Landing Campground, one visitor cautions, "The roads around campground are narrow with large trees lining the road. A big rig would have difficulty parking if not on a specific site. Most sites are gravel pad with electric. Would strongly suggest only tents, pop ups and travel trailers under 30'."
Utility hookup variations: Available connections differ between campgrounds and specific sites. "We had requested site 50, back-in with FHUs but were told since the park was fairly empty, we could take a golf cart and go choose a site," shares a visitor to Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday who appreciated this flexibility.
Seasonal availability: Some parks have limited operating seasons. At Chincoteague Island KOA, a review notes the campground runs from "May 1 to Oct 31," while other campgrounds in the area may offer year-round accommodation options.
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