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Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland)

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    Todd S.
    "View beautiful wildlife, lovely nature trails and wild horses"(16 Tips)
    Nadia S.
    "Beautiful beaches, trails and wild ponies!"(4 Tips)
    David T.
    "Bring bug spray that works for biting flies."(6 Tips)
    Jorieé D.
    "Enjoy the clean beaches, beautiful scenery, and WILD PONIES!"(2 Tips)
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  • California
    CaliforniaJuly 8, 2018
    Amazing place to camp. You can use one of the empty camping spots with fireplaces during the day without charge. Bring a potent bug spray-tons of mosquitos at night!
  • Greatist
    GreatistSeptember 26, 2014
    Enjoy relaxing on the 37 miles of beach or hiking by day, and buckle down your tent right by the crashing waves for a night under the stars. There’s even a community of wild horses. How exotic! Read more
  • Nicole R.heart icon on user image
    Nicole RileyJuly 13, 2017
    Re:Maryland side of the park. The beach has a snack shop, indoor and outdoor showers, and beach rentals. If you bring food, the horses might come up for a snack.
  • Victor 🌴 M.heart icon on user image
    Victor 🌴 MarantoAugust 28, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Escape the crowds, If you have a 4wd get a pass to drive on the beach. 12+ miles of beach on the MD side. No crowds, wild ponies. What's not to like? This is total relaxation!!
  • Bobby P.
    Bobby PApril 21, 2012
    Best place camp, and have fun. Get the OSV pass for $90. It's so worth the money. There is no entry fee to the island and you ride the beach year round. Its Aways A Blast. P.S.- and there's wild life.
  • Marcia D.heart icon on user image
    Marcia DunsmoreApril 6, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Another great national treasure available to everyone. We need a sand wheelchair for a group member and they were awesome at providing it. Even brought it to the group site. Just great folks.
  • Stephanie R.
    Stephanie RJuly 20, 2013
    1 of the best camping spots. Don't recommend summer tho. Bugs & heat bad. Bring firewood-place right before u enter, bugspray & sunscreen! Lots of ponies..beware they r wild & come right into sites!
  • Melissa P.
    Melissa ParrishJuly 13, 2013
    Beautiful scenery and beaches. We got lucky and saw TONS of ponies but be prepared you might not see any. It costs to go into the park, but the pass was good for a week so well worth it.
  • Nicole R.heart icon on user image
    Nicole RovigNovember 21, 2017
    It’s worth the $7 entrance fee and it’s good for 7 days. Keep your eyes out for the Sika deer, as they are very rare. People come from all over to see them here. @NicoleRovig
  • Trails.com
    Trails.comMay 30, 2013
    The Maryland side offers more beach and primitive camping facilities, and the Virginia side more migratory birds, denser pine forests, more wildlife viewing, and delights like Assateague Lighthouse! Read more
  • Jake C.
    Jake CharlesJuly 16, 2013
    Incredible wildlife, amazing views and a quality beach. Even a snack bar on the North Beach! Divided into federal and state parks that preserve the ponies & gorgeously innate wildlife.
  • Chrissy N.heart icon on user image
    Chrissy NickelJune 21, 2015
    Unfortunate that the northern and southern ends are not connected-very small park on the north side, but nice beach access. More trails and the lighthouse on the south end
  • Karin M.
    Karin MoyerSeptember 5, 2013
    Beautiful! So peaceful. Places to pull over on the drive to the beach to bird watch. One day the horses were kind of close. Nice porch at the visitor's center to sit and rock and look at the water.
  • BECKY C.
    BECKY COLLINSNovember 23, 2023
    Love it here! Such a beautiful fun place to visit anytime of the year! The horses are beautiful! Very clean!
  • Benjamin O.
    Benjamin OverholtJune 10, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    This is a nice escape from Ocean City, MD... A lot of scenic observation points and a great visitor center. There's a lifeguarded beach and wild ponies. Maybe you'll be lucky and find some treasure!!
  • Melissa H.heart icon on user image
    Melissa HomboskyAugust 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The horseflies are huge and the mosquitos bigger. Bring bug spray for night hikes on the beach & lighthouse hike. Check the Tom Cove visitor center for free or cheap activities for kids & adults.
  • Sharon C.
    Sharon CJuly 21, 2013
    Be sure to Stop into the visitors center at Toms Cove on your first day on the island. They have great activities for families and kids. Many of these are free.
  • Anthony D Paul
    Anthony D PaulApril 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    If it's a holiday weekend, get here early! Other times are fine. Get the annual pass if you plan on coming more than once. Same cost as two visits and good year-round!
  • Nathan D.heart icon on user image
    Nathan DeisemOctober 24, 2015
    Amazing scenery, wild life, water (both Ocean and back bays), claming, fishing, family fun. This place has it all and then some!
  • CNN
    CNNJanuary 27, 2015
    Assateague Island National Seashore is home to feral horses. The national seashore is located in Maryland and Virginia, and each state has a herd of horses. Read more
  • Callie A.
    Callie AlvanitakisAugust 15, 2014
    Rules don't apply on Assateague. Sign at the beach: "no dogs." We saw about a dozen. Sign at the campsite: "no ground fires." There were fire rings all over. So have fun! Do whatever you want!
  • Kevin A.
    Kevin ArsenaultAugust 11, 2014
    Unreal sand, regular waves. Great for families. Bring your own snacks and beers.
  • Zach F.heart icon on user image
    Zach FraileyAugust 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Park at the very end of the beach near the Over Sand Vehicle entrance. Just a short walk from the lot, the beach is much less crowded.
  • Corey L.
    Corey LarsonMay 30, 2012
    Bring a large container of H2O and leave in your car while enjoying the beach. You'll have warm water to clean up with. Beach showers COLD!
  • Dan M.
    Dan MorrisonSeptember 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Make sure you move your fire pit to a location that receives the least wind. This sight offers a GREAT view of the ocean but you'll burn through wood quickly if it's out in the open.
  • Dan M.
    Dan MorrisonSeptember 29, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Head up 376 about 2 miles. Look for the machine shoal on your left. $15 gets you enough firewood for 3 nights. They also offer smaller bundles for $10 and buckets full for $2!
  • Kamau M.
    Kamau McAbeeSeptember 3, 2012
    Absolutely beautiful beach. The biting flies & mosquitos can be unforgiving. Bring Avon skin so soft and an umbrella.
  • Luke J.heart icon on user image
    Luke JohnsonOctober 23, 2017
    Watch out for the roaming bands of horses that will literally eat hamburgers right off the grill.
  • Lorraine E.
    Lorraine EspositoAugust 10, 2012
    Bring your bug spray if you go into the marsh area to see the ponies. The flies bite hard and I hear the ponies will too so keep your distance.
  • Slightly P.
    Slightly PerfectDecember 1, 2019
    Best place to see the horses! You can camp or just hang out for the day.
  • Mikeheart icon on user image
    MikeAugust 31, 2018
    Worth the $20 entrance fee alone to see the horses running free along the beach!
  • Smithsonian Channel
    Smithsonian ChannelJune 24, 2011
    After the Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, the federal government banned development on this 37-mile stretch of pristine beach. Today, there are no houses here, just campsites. (From Aerial America) Read more
  • Smithsonian Channel
    Smithsonian ChannelJune 24, 2011
    After the Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, the federal government banned development on this 37-mile stretch of pristine beach. Today, there are no houses here, just campsites. (From Aerial America) Read more
  • Nadia S.heart icon on user image
    Nadia SwanApril 12, 2017
    Beautiful beaches, trails and wild ponies!
  • Matt C.heart icon on user image
    Matt CarterJune 14, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't feed the horses.The horses are walking all over people blankets,crushing phones and are eating people's food.
  • Tandy B.
    Tandy BolenAugust 23, 2014
    Everything. This has to be one of the most beautiful places I've been.
  • Erik B.
    Erik BrokMay 28, 2016
    Bring mosquito repellent if you are going anywhere else but the eastern beach
  • Amy G.heart icon on user image
    Amy GrantMay 4, 2021
    Beautiful ocean. Beautiful sand. Horses are entertaining. Loved it.
  • Hey P.
    Hey PeopleJuly 17, 2015
    A very nice, relaxing island and it HAS WILD PONIES! I really dude fan girl over that.
  • Youssef G.heart icon on user image
    Youssef GawdatAugust 23, 2017
    Amazing place for relaxation or activities. Enjoyed it a lot
  • Ellie P.
    Ellie PinesAugust 29, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Nobody's really going to bust you if you bring alcohol to the beach, but do not litter at all. This is a national park, after all.
  • Dan M.
    Dan MorrisonSeptember 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    For firewood... Head up 386 about 2 miles. On your left will be a machine shop that sells firewood on the honor system. Enough wood for 2 nights is $15. They sell smaller amounts as well.
  • MK M.heart icon on user image
    MK McKenzieMay 23, 2015
    Obviously you have to see the horses! Keep your distance though!
  • J
    JJuly 6, 2013
    Crowded around the parking area .. But very few people when u walk down a few hundred feet
  • Corey L.
    Corey LarsonMay 30, 2012
    Showers are COLD, leave a container of water in your car while @ the beach; you'll have warm water to clean up with.
  • Dillon N.
    Dillon NicholsJuly 5, 2011
    Remember to bring some bug spray! Only a half mile walk on a trail and dozens of bug bites.
  • Phil L.
    Phil LedererSeptember 6, 2012
    Perfect beach. Drive right up and pitch your umbrella. Ideal location.
  • Ty B.
    Ty BurrowbridgeSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Pick up your trash, put your umbrella more than 3" deep in the sand, and for Christ sake do not feed the seagulls.
  • Michael K.
    Michael KnauerFebruary 27, 2015
    Don't leave food out, the horses will get into it.
  • David T.heart icon on user image
    David TSeptember 1, 2014
    Bring bug spray that works for biting flies. Leave the horses alone.
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