Assateague camping

[JeepFish]

Wondering if anyone has done a camping trip to Assateague in MD? I'm planning a trip as soon as I get some time off and would like to know what you thought of it. Thanks :thumbsup:

[wesley8808]

What are you looking for? I did it last year. Had a blast!

Here is the NPS site with the info.

http://www.nps.gov/asis/planyourvisit/marylandcamping.htm

[JeepFish]

Thanks, yea I did see this and was planning on setting something up for August. How close to the beach do you set up camp and how close do u keep ur vehicle? Just trying to get some info first-hand.

[wesley8808]

I set up camp right on the beach. It was awesome!

[NodNut]

I set up camp right on the beach. It was awesome!

Where were you able to do this? Me n the wife are looking to pick up an OSV permit and head out that way.
I remember seeing photos of tents set up right on the beach, but the nps.gov site says (at least what I can find so far) that overnight parking/sleeping is prohibited unless actively fishing.

Are any of these official campsites on the beach?
Here is a map of the campsites (pdf!) http://www.nps.gov/asis/planyourvisit/upload/campgroundmaps.pdf

Or am I looking in the wrong place completely? (Wouldn't be surprised :rollingeyes:)

Sorry for all the questions, just want to do it right! :)

[wesley8808]

Here are the two sites I used to secure the campsite. You are a little bit away from the beach (as in not right on it), but close enough to walk!

http://www.assateagueisland.com/assateague_camping.htm

http://www.nps.gov/asis/planyourvisit/marylandcamping.htm

[NodNut]

Thanks for the info!
We'll see what we can swing (Including an OSV pass at the Sinepuxent Ranger Station!)

[redrockin7]

Been to assateague about 8 times this year already - fiance loves it - but never have camped.

There is an oceanside camp area for tent or trailer and you can get tent sites right on the sand I believe (lower part of dunes away from the ocean but right there obviously). There is also a bayside camping area...

The OSV permit is $90 a year I believe. I accidentally snuck on once without it, but I wouldn't recommend trying it in summer. The fine is heftier than the OSV permit I believe.

Of course, remember the mosquito spray - they are pretttty bad there.