Coastal camping · Maryland
Assateague Island National Seashore
Camp on a wild beach with free-roaming ponies
SettingCoastal
StateMaryland
Best seasonLate spring & fall
ReserveRecreation.gov
A barrier island where wild horses wander between the dunes and your tent, with the Atlantic on one side and a calm bay on the other. Primitive, windswept, and unforgettable.
Don’t missWild ponies on the dunes
RVs & rigsRV loops (no hookups); bring shade
What’s here
- Wild horses
- Ocean & bayside sites
- Kayaking the bay
- Crabbing & surf fishing
Reservation windows, fees, and seasonal/road closures change — confirm with the managing agency (Recreation.gov, the state park system, or the forest/BLM office) before you go, and check fire restrictions and pack-it-out rules, especially for free dispersed sites.
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