camping at assateague island national seashore reviews

#CAMPING AT ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE REVIEWS REGISTRATION#

Went to bed soaking with sweat due to oppressive heat and invasion of mosquito's immediately after sun when down. Arrived and power for entire park was out, so no water for showers. I was told it had rained hard the night before. The campground was full, yet of the 12 sites in our leg of Oceanside, 6 were empty.

We were never bothered by traffic/sounds/smells. Bathrooms were about 80 feet from our campsite. To load/unload gear, we had a walk of approximately 50 feet on the boardwalk and then 300 feet through a grassy area. I'd suggest the ranger station sell bug repellant as the provisions store had closed. Overall well kept campgrounds and friendly rangers.who turned up everywhere! Ocean water was a bit chilly for swimming in mid July, although many people were in the water. The showers, while water wasn't heated, were not bad. Luckily the bites didn't itch.until about 48 hours later. Mosquitos were horrendous! My herbal bug repellant didn't stand a chance and even the 98% DEET Sawyer Picadin (whatever) spray didn't deter them. Two in the morning on the beach and three the evening before down by the Bayside road. This campsite seems it would have low-lying areas that could become water logged or muddy. It had rained the evening before we arrived. I think #71 is the best as we had both morning shade and late afternoon shade.a rare thing on the beach. While it is a short walk to the beach, it is on a grassy area protected on both sides with shrubs. We witnessed a horse stomp through one of our neighbor's tents just for some twizzlers! Your food will be safe as long as you keep it in your car.Ĭamping at Assateague will be a pleasant experience if you plan ahead! The barrier island habitat can be harsh if you are not prepared.Nice campsite, Oceanside #71. One last thing, keep your food out of your tent! The horses that roam the island are brazen and will raid your site. To reach the bay, you have to enter through the National Park. The Ranger we spoke with gave us a map of the bay and circled some isolated coves that are a must-see if you plan on going kayaking/canoeing. They are loaded with information on the island and the Park Rangers will tell you all of the secret spots to visit on the island. It is highly recommended you stop by and grab some pamphlets before crossing over to the island. This is where the visitor center is located. If you look at the marker I placed on the map, you will notice it isn't actually on the island. When booking at the state park, aim for campsites 12-16 on any loop, these will put you closest to the dune that separates you from the beach. The water will be slightly colder but definitely bearable. So I recommend booking months in advanced or go in the off-season, which would be late May and August. As it approaches tourist season you will notice it will be harder to find availability. We chose the state park for two reasons: cheaper rates and more availability. Each camping loop has at least one dune crossover to the beach. However, the State Park has only one entrance through the dunes in day-use and the National Park has two. offers an Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) zone (The permit fee ranges from $70 to $150, depending upon the type of access desired).A $15 7-day entrance fee per vehicle is also required) offers backcountry camping (A 7-day backcountry permit is $6 per person ages 16 years and older.also allow pets (dogs must be on a 6-foot leash).open fires are allowed with permission from the Park Ranger Station.

#CAMPING AT ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE REVIEWS REGISTRATION#

registration is available 24 hours a day online.

pets are allowed in the day-use beach area from October 1 to April 30.

fresh water is located at the bathhouses.

offers warm showers and some electric sites.

It is important to note a few differences between Assateague State Park and Assateague Island National Seashore Campgrounds State Park: The bayside offers you the chance to explore secluded coves by canoe or kayak. The island offers swimming, beach-combing, sunbathing, surfing, paddle-boarding, crabbing, bird watching, fishing, hunting, biking and ocean kayaking. The state and national parks offer the chance to explore the island in all its splendor and are sure to give you plenty of adventures that will entertain you for well over a week. This is the perfect getaway if you are on the East Coast! Assateague Island is a 37-mile long barrier island along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia that is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Sinepuxent Bay on the west. Assateague Island is 9 miles south of Ocean City, Maryland and is home to 37 miles of gorgeous ocean beaches.

Camping at assateague island national seashore reviews