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Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
159[1]
Nightly fee from
$25[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[4]

Assateague Island National Seashore Campground is run by the National Park Service in Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland[5]. Recreation.gov lists 159 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][3].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists these site types: 83 standard nonelectric, 63 walk to, 6 tent only nonelectric, 5 group tent only and 2 group equestrian[1]. By access type, there are 88 drive-in sites and 68 hike-in sites[6]. Recreation.gov shows 84 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 157 that accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[4]. NPS describes the camping as tents, trailers and recreational vehicles with no hookups, and says each site comes with a picnic table plus a fire ring[8]. NPS gives a seasonal camping window of October 15 to April 14[9]. The Recreation.gov description also calls the campground open year-round, so check the listing for the dates that apply to your site type[10]. Reservations are available six months in advance, according to NPS[11].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 159
Site types[1] 83 standard nonelectric, 63 walk to, 6 tent only nonelectric, 5 group tent only area nonelectric, 2 group equestrian
Sites (NPS count)[12] 2, 2 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[13] 2
Longest RV or trailer[4] 65 ft (median 40 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 84 sites, tent at 157 sites
Pets[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[15] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[16] 12:00 PM
Check-out[17] 11:00 AM
People per site[18] 6 at most sites (6 to 25)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Camping fee[8] $80
Vehicle Entrance Fee[2] $25

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground?
NPS lists a camping fee of $80 per night[8]. NPS also lists a Vehicle Entrance Fee of $25 per night[2]. Fees can change, so check the current listing.
Can you reserve a site?
Yes, the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS also lists a phone line for reservations, 1-877-444-6777[11]. NPS says reservations open six months ahead[11].
Are dogs and pets allowed?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 159 campsites that have this detail listed[14]. Counts are per listed record, so confirm the rules for your site.
How long can an RV be?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[4]. Recreation.gov lists 84 sites that accept an RV or trailer[7]. NPS says there are no hookups[8].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 12:00 PM[16] and check-out at 11:00 AM[17].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 159 overnight campsites at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground: 83 standard nonelectric, 63 walk to, 6 tent only nonelectric, 5 group tent only area nonelectric, 2 group equestrian. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Vehicle Entrance Fee: $25 per night. National Park Service
  3. Assateague Island National Seashore Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 40 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Assateague Island National Seashore Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground: Drive-In 88, Hike-In 68 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground: 84 sites accept an RV or trailer and 157 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Camping fee, Camping fee: $80 per night. National Park Service
  9. Season and hours (NPS): Seasonal camping from October 15 through April 14 National Park Service
  10. Recreation.gov description for Assateague Island National Seashore Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are required from October 16 through April 14. Campsite reservations are available six months in advance. Be aware that nearly all reservations for weekends are filled the first day that they become available.... National Park Service
  12. NPS lists 2 sites at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground: 2 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  13. 2 of the 159 campsites at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground: yes at all 159 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground: yes at all 2 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Check-in time at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Check-out time at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Maximum people per campsite at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 25). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  19. Amenities at Assateague Island National Seashore Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Vault Toilets - seasonal; showers: Cold- Seasonal, Free - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp... National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.