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Assateague Island National Seashore – LRWalls - George Washington Purnell House Ext4📷 Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0

Assateague Island National Seashore

Berlin, MD

Nature

A barrier island where wild horses wander the dunes and campsites. Keep your distance and don't feed them.

Nearest town
Berlin, MD
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
38.0540, -75.2440

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Jellystone Park Chincoteague IslandMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Assateague Island National Seashore
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pocomoke River State Park - Blue Heron LoopCampsite
    12 mi from Assateague Island National Seashore
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pocomoke River State Park - Acorn TrailCampsite
    12 mi from Assateague Island National Seashore
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pocomoke River State Park - Loop D - Robin's NestCampsite
    12 mi from Assateague Island National Seashore
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pocomoke River State Park - Loop B - Deer RunCampsite
    12 mi from Assateague Island National Seashore
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tom's Cove ParkCampsite
    13 mi from Assateague Island National Seashore
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Maryland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Assateague Island National Seashore?

Assateague Island National Seashore is in Berlin, MD, at GPS 38.0540, -75.2440. It is about 11 mi from Chincoteague.

Can you camp near Assateague Island National Seashore?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Pine Grove Campground, about 10 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Assateague Island National Seashore?

Assateague Island National Seashore is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: East Coast curiosities.

What is there to see near Assateague Island National Seashore?

Places worth a stop nearby: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (12 mi), NASA Wallops Visitor Center (14 mi), Trap Pond State Park (35 mi) and Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet (40 mi).

When is the best time to visit Assateague Island National Seashore?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)