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Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

Assateague Island National Seashore

🏕️ CampgroundAssateague Island NSMaryland⭐ 4.6 (2546)
Assateague Island National Seashore Campground
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Wed Aug 26
Availability checked 21h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Assateague Island National Seashore Campground in Maryland has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Wed Aug 26. 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
Mon Aug 24 – Wed Aug 262 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 21h agosites 👥 Oceanside Group Sites #G4
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Bayside Loop A #A08–Bayside Loop A #A10 next to each othersites Bayside Loop A #A06, #A08, #A09, #A10, Bayside Loop B #B37
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop B #B31
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop A #A20, Oceanside Loop 1 #017
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #080
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop A #A07
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Oceanside Group Sites #G3
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop A #A03, #A12, #A16, Bayside Loop C #C45, #C47, Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #062, #065, #066, #071

📷 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 Group Sites #G4 — Oceanside group site 4 in August 2023.  Four picnic tables a
Site Oceanside Group Sites #G4 · Oceanside group site 4 in August 2023. Four picnic tables aNPS - JU
Campsite Oceanside Group Sites #G4 — Oceanside group site 4 in February 2024.  A sign post that h
Site Oceanside Group Sites #G4 · Oceanside group site 4 in February 2024. A sign post that hNPS - EW
Campsite Bayside Loop A #A06 — Bayside A6 in July 2023. Paved road leading to a grassy area
Site Bayside Loop A #A06 · Bayside A6 in July 2023. Paved road leading to a grassy areaNPS - JU
Campsite Bayside Loop A #A06 — Bayside A6 in February 2024. A paved road goes to the left w
Site Bayside Loop A #A06 · Bayside A6 in February 2024. A paved road goes to the left wNPS - EW
Campsite Bayside Loop A #A08 — Bayside site A8 in February 2024.  A picnic table on a grass
Site Bayside Loop A #A08 · Bayside site A8 in February 2024. A picnic table on a grassNPS - EW
Campsite Bayside Loop A #A08 — Bayside site A8 in February 2024.  A picnic table with a clo
Site Bayside Loop A #A08 · Bayside site A8 in February 2024. A picnic table with a cloNPS - EW
Campsite Bayside Loop A #A09 — Bayside site A9 in February 2024.  A paved road curves to th
Site Bayside Loop A #A09 · Bayside site A9 in February 2024. A paved road curves to thNPS - EW
Campsite Bayside Loop A #A09 — Bayside site A9 in July 2023.  An empty campsite with a view
Site Bayside Loop A #A09 · Bayside site A9 in July 2023. An empty campsite with a viewNPS - JU
Campsite Bayside Loop A #A10 — Bayside site A10 in February 2024.  A wooden picnic table an
Site Bayside Loop A #A10 · Bayside site A10 in February 2024. A wooden picnic table anNPS - EW
Campsite Bayside Loop A #A10 — Bayside site A10 in February 2024.  A picnic table and a fir
Site Bayside Loop A #A10 · Bayside site A10 in February 2024. A picnic table and a firNPS - EW
Campsite Bayside Loop B #B37 — Bayside site B37 in June 2023.  A curved pathway leads to th
Site Bayside Loop B #B37 · Bayside site B37 in June 2023. A curved pathway leads to thNPS - JU
Campsite Bayside Loop B #B37 — Bayside site B37 in February 2024.  A picnic table and fire
Site Bayside Loop B #B37 · Bayside site B37 in February 2024. A picnic table and fire NPS - EW
⚡ 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 19 openings at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 7–32 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 19 openings at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 7–32 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 2,546 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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