Assateague State Park Campground

Open — The campground is currently open for reservations, with campsites available from the last week of April through the last weekend of October. Visitors should be aware of ongoing construction in the Day Use area, affecting restroom facilities and boardwalk access. Alternative beach access and portable toilets are provided.

About

Assateague State Park, Maryland's only oceanfront park, offers 342 campsites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. Electric hookups are available in the G-Loop and I-Loop. The park provides amenities such as bathhouses with hot and cold showers, flush toilets, and a dump station. Visitors can enjoy activities like swimming, beachcombing, sunbathing, surfing, fishing, and exploring secluded coves by canoe or kayak. The park is also home to diverse wildlife, including deer, waterfowl, and the famous wild horses that roam freely throughout the area. Pets are permitted in designated loops (G, H, and I) and adjoining beaches, provided they are leashed and have current vaccinations. The park's day-use area is open from 7 a.m. to sunset, with lifeguards on duty from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Reservations for campsites can be made up to 365 days in advance.

Directions

Assateague State Park is located at the end of Stephen Decatur Highway (Route 611). From the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, head east on Route 50 towards Ocean City and turn right onto Route 611. From the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, take Route 13 north to Pocomoke City, then right onto Route 113 north toward Snow Hill. Turn right onto Assateague Road (Route 376), and when it ends, turn right onto Stephen Decatur Highway (Route 611).

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