Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

Assateague Island National Seashore

🏕️ CampgroundAssateague Island NSMaryland⭐ 4.6 (2631)

🟢 49 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12

Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 158 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 9 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 49 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12. 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 Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 4h agosites 👥 Oceanside Group Sites #G4, Oceanside Loop 2 #035, Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #079

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →opened 4h agosites Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #065

Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 122 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop A #A09, Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #069

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop C #C38, Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #051, #056, #058, #059, #071, #073, #075, #078, Oceanside Walk In 83-104 #088

Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #082, Oceanside Walk In 83-104 #090, #100

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Oceanside Group Sites #G3, 👥 #G5, Bayside Loop A #A23, Bayside Loop B #B31, Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #043, #052, #054, #055, #057, #061, #063, #064, #066, #067, #072, #077, Oceanside Walk In 83-104 #084, #085, #092, #095, #096, Oceanside Walk-In 45-50 #045

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop C #C43, Oceanside Loop 1 #009, #017, Oceanside Walk-In 45-50 #049

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites Bayside Loop A #A07, Bayside Loop C #C39, #C48, Oceanside Walk In 42-44… #068, #079, #080, Oceanside Walk In 83-104 #087, #093, #097

📷 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 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 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 Loop 2 #035 — Oceanside site 35 in February 2024. A paved pathway leads b — **Site Oceanside Loop 2 #035** · Oceanside site 35 in February 2024. A paved pathway leads bNPS - EW

Campsite Oceanside Loop 2 #035 — Oceanside site 35 in June 2023. A paved pathway leads back — **Site Oceanside Loop 2 #035** · Oceanside site 35 in June 2023. A paved pathway leads back NPS - JU

Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #079 — Oceanside site 79 in August 2023. View of wooden picnic tab — **Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #079** · Oceanside site 79 in August 2023. View of wooden picnic tabNPS - JU

Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #079 — Oceanside site 79 in May 2024. Close up view of wooden picn — **Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #079** · Oceanside site 79 in May 2024. Close up view of wooden picnNPS - EW

Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #065 — Oceanside site 65 in May 2024. View of the black metal fire — **Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #065** · Oceanside site 65 in May 2024. View of the black metal fireNPS - EW

Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #065 — Oceanside site 65 in July 2023. View of wooden picnic table — **Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #065** · Oceanside site 65 in July 2023. View of wooden picnic tableNPS - JU

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 Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #069 — Oceanside site 69 in May 2024. View of wooden picnic table — **Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #069** · Oceanside site 69 in May 2024. View of wooden picnic table NPS - EW

Campsite Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #069 — Oceanside site 69 in July 2023. Wooden picnic table and bla — **Site Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82 #069** · Oceanside site 69 in July 2023. Wooden picnic table and blaNPS - JU

⚡ EV charging nearby

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

⚡ Tesla Supercharger9.9 midirections →

⚡ Blink24.1 midirections →

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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

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★★★★★2,627 ratings

5★1,926

4★438

3★142

2★68

1★53

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 retired1.8/4

💡 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 32 openings at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground over the last 30 days, on 29 separate days, most of them for stays 7–47 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 2,631 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 1,062 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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