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Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

Assateague Island National Seashore

🏕️ CampgroundAssateague Island NSMaryland⭐ 4.6 (2575)
Assateague Island National Seashore Campground
🟢 51 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Fri Sep 11–Sun Sep 13
Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 4 cancellations here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 158 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 10h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Assateague Island National Seashore Campground in Maryland has 51 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Sep 11–Sun Sep 13. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 1h agosites Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #071
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop A #A16, Bayside Loop B #B31, Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #057, #058, #059, #070, Oceanside Walk In 83-104 #100
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Oceanside Group Sites #G1
Mon Sep 14 – Wed Sep 162 nightsbook these dates →sites Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #044, Oceanside Walk In 83-104 #094
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop B #B32, Bayside Loop C #C39, Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #068, #069, Oceanside Walk In 83-104 #088, #096
Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop A #A03, Bayside Loop B #B25, Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #078, Oceanside Walk In 83-104 #084, #087, #091, #095
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #056
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites Oceanside Loop 1 #007, Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #072

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #071 — Oceanside site 71 in July 2023.  View of wooden picnic table
Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #071 · Oceanside site 71 in July 2023. View of wooden picnic tableNPS - JU
Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #071 — Oceanside site 71 in May 2024.  View of wooden picnic table
Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #071 · Oceanside site 71 in May 2024. View of wooden picnic table NPS - EW
Campsite Bayside Loop A #A16 — Bayside site A16 in February 2024. An empty paved parking ar
Site Bayside Loop A #A16 · Bayside site A16 in February 2024. An empty paved parking arNPS - EW
Campsite Bayside Loop A #A16 — Bayside site A16 in July 2023.  An empty paved campsite with
Site Bayside Loop A #A16 · Bayside site A16 in July 2023. An empty paved campsite withNPS - JU
Campsite Bayside Loop B #B31 — Bayside site B31 in February 2024.  Sun shines down on an em
Site Bayside Loop B #B31 · Bayside site B31 in February 2024. Sun shines down on an emNPS - EW
Campsite Bayside Loop B #B31 — Bayside site B31 in February 2024.  Sun shines down over an
Site Bayside Loop B #B31 · Bayside site B31 in February 2024. Sun shines down over an NPS - EW
Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #057 — Oceanside site 57 in May 2024.  View of black metal fire rin
Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #057 · Oceanside site 57 in May 2024. View of black metal fire rinNPS - EW
Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #057 — Oceanside site 57 in July 2023.  Close up view of wooden pic
Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #057 · Oceanside site 57 in July 2023. Close up view of wooden picNPS - JU
Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #058 — Oceanside site 58 in August 2023.  View of the wooden picnic
Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #058 · Oceanside site 58 in August 2023. View of the wooden picnicNPS - JU
Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #058 — Oceanside site 58 in September 2024.  View of the wooden pic
Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #058 · Oceanside site 58 in September 2024. View of the wooden picNPS - SD
Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #059 — Oceanside site 59 in May 2024.  View of wooden picnic table
Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #059 · Oceanside site 59 in May 2024. View of wooden picnic table NPS - EW
Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #059 — Oceanside site 59 in July 2023.  View of wooden picnic table
Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #059 · Oceanside site 59 in July 2023. View of wooden picnic tableNPS - JU
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 9.9 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 5–56 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $40–$80/nightGroup EquestrianGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★2,546 ratings
5★1,873
4★428
3★134
2★66
1★45
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.8/4
AT&T2.4/4
T-Mobile2.0/4
Sprint retired1.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Assateague Island National Seashore Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground?

Assateague Island National Seashore Campground in Maryland takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground?

Campsite fees at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground run about $40–$80/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Assateague Island National Seashore Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 5–56 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Assateague Island National Seashore Campground a good campground?

Assateague Island National Seashore Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 2,575 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground, Verizon rates highest at 2.8 out of 5 from 1,032 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Assateague Island National Seashore Campground located?

Assateague Island National Seashore Campground is located in Assateague Island NS, Maryland. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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