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  • Assateague Island National Seashore Campgrounds – Berlin, MD

    Assateague Island National Seashore Campgrounds – Berlin, MD

    Assateague Island National Seashore Campgrounds

    Berlin, MD

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    Wild ponies move quietly through the dunes near the campsites on Assateague Island. 📸 NPS

    Assateague Island National Seashore Campgrounds
    • Address: 7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, MD 21811
    • State: Maryland
    • Website: nps.gov/asis

    Overview

    Camping on Assateague Island puts you steps from the Atlantic, with dunes, wild ponies, and wide-open skies. Campsites range from bayside to oceanside, offering different views across the island.

    Why It’s Worth a Stop

    This is coastal camping at its most elemental. Salt air, wind, and the sound of waves shape the rhythm of each day.

    What to Know Before You Go

    • Reservations required and fill quickly (March 15 – November 15)
    • Expect wind and shifting sand
    • No electric hookups
    • Wild horses roam freely; food must be secured

    Fun Fact

    The famous ponies are believed to descend from horses that swam ashore after early shipwrecks.