Oceanside Campground
Assateague Island National Seashore
Write a Review Bayberry Dr. Berlin, MD 21811 410-641-1441 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.2042, -75.1542
Overview of Oceanside Campground
Reservations are required from March 15 - Nov. 15. Campsites are first come, first served the remainder of the year. Water in the campground is available when temperatures are above freezing, and year-round at the dump stations.
A park pass is required for all vehicles using the campground.
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by RoadSchoolLibrarian on 5/17/2023
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Moushen on 5/9/2021
Number of Sites 100
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Oceanside Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 410-641-1441
RNoyb asked on 9/15/2019
With a lifetime senior pass, do you still have to pay the access fee besides the camping fees?
Miles of Smiles RVing asked on 12/24/2022
Can you run a generator at the Oceanside Campground? Thanks!
Reviews of Oceanside Campground 16 people have reviewed this location.
“Great spot ”
Reviewed 9/4/2019
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 101 |
I actually prefer the sites away from the beach. They have more protection from the wind. The wild ponies wander through the campground and drink from the water source by the bathroom. Windy a lot of the time but that keeps it from getting too hot and also helps with the flies. The beach and water are very nice. The water is a little... more
I actually prefer the sites away from the beach. They have more protection from the wind. The wild ponies wander through the campground and drink from the water source by the bathroom. Windy a lot of the time but that keeps it from getting too hot and also helps with the flies. The beach and water are very nice. The water is a little cold but you get used to it.
Dunk would stay here again
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“Three Great Days on the Beach”
Reviewed 8/28/2019
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | Oceanside and Bayside |
RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
We have been camped in Assateague Island National Seashore campgrounds for going on three days now. "Assateague Island, famed for its wild horses, lies off the Delmarva Peninsula on the Atlantic Coast. This barrier island is a constantly shifting ribbon of sand, altered daily by powerful wind and waves. The Assateague Island Nationa... more
We have been camped in Assateague Island National Seashore campgrounds for going on three days now.
"Assateague Island, famed for its wild horses, lies off the Delmarva Peninsula on the Atlantic Coast. This barrier island is a constantly shifting ribbon of sand, altered daily by powerful wind and waves. The Assateague Island National Seashore, Assateague State Park, and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge each manage and protect this unique, diverse strip of land." (U.S. National Park Service)
The first night we spent in the "A" Loop of the Bayside Campground, the past two nights have been in #2 Loop of the Oceanside Campground. It's relatively quiet here in late August. I suspect the next few days, however, will be busy with the Labor Day holiday approaching.
Campgrounds here are dry camping. No electric, no water at the campsites and each loop has two outside cold water showers and two pit toilets. It's not exactly primitive, but closer to it than some places we've camped. Beachside Campground loops are steps from the Atlantic Ocean.
There's a place to get potable water and there's a dump station available too.
We've lucked out on weather while we've been here. Skies have been mostly to partly cloudy, high temps in the mid 70's, low's in the low 70's upper 60's.
We'll definitely be back. $15.00 price reflects my senior status.
Walkinghead would stay here again
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“Horses and Horse Flies”
Reviewed 6/25/2019
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 88 |
Stayed three nights a stone's throw from the surf. The camping is clean, has decent ground water showers, and was very quiet. The mosquitoes and biting flies are many and fierce. Be prepared and them some.a guy who has been going for 20-plus years told me July and August are to be avoided. The town of Berlin is a short drive and has ... more
Stayed three nights a stone's throw from the surf. The camping is clean, has decent ground water showers, and was very quiet.
The mosquitoes and biting flies are many and fierce. Be prepared and them some.a guy who has been going for 20-plus years told me July and August are to be avoided.
The town of Berlin is a short drive and has good foid, antiques and a lovely library.
Try main street deli grinders, wonderful!
Recommend late spring early fall visit.
The Novel Traveler would stay here again
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“Wonderland of the Mid-Atlantic ”
Reviewed 4/17/2019
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 13 |
RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
Assateague Island offers a combination of pristine ocean beaches, hiking and biking trails, and daily exposure to the wild horses on the island. There are no hook-ups in the campground, but fresh water, dump station, trash bins, and well maintained pit toilets are available. An added bonus is that the island is within close proximity... more
Assateague Island offers a combination of pristine ocean beaches, hiking and biking trails, and daily exposure to the wild horses on the island. There are no hook-ups in the campground, but fresh water, dump station, trash bins, and well maintained pit toilets are available. An added bonus is that the island is within close proximity to Ocean City, Maryland and the boardwalk. Verizon cellular service clocked in at 33.5 Mbps download speed and 3.24 upload speed. AT&T clocked in at 5.95 Mbps download speed and 3.85 upload speed. If you visit this National Seashore, please respect the rules and stay at least 10 feet away from the wild ponies and horses. Too many folks were hand feeding these horses and even petting them, which is dangerous for both the horse and people. These animals may be corralled and no longer be able to freely roam the island if visitors continue to violate the well posted park rules. Enjoy this unique place while it lasts.
LivingOurDreamNow would stay here again
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“The Beach, Wild Horses, and Crabbing Trifecta!”
Reviewed 10/9/2018
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 36 |
RV Length: | 31' (Travel Trailer) |
We came here in a whim not knowing much about Assateague Island or the campground itself, but after our stay and almost 3 years of fulltiming Oceanside Campground easily makes its way into our top 5 best places to camp. First, the ocean. Miles and miles and miles of unspoiled clean beautiful beach. Not much for beach-combing but you... more
We came here in a whim not knowing much about Assateague Island or the campground itself, but after our stay and almost 3 years of fulltiming Oceanside Campground easily makes its way into our top 5 best places to camp.
First, the ocean. Miles and miles and miles of unspoiled clean beautiful beach. Not much for beach-combing but you never know what the tide will bring in the next day. Excellent for sun bathing, sand castles and the like.
Second, the horses. Assateague island is know for the 70 or so wild horses that live on the island. During our visit in October they were not easy to miss. We saw a few different harems in a few different places in the national park, sometimes blocking a road or grazing through the campsites. We had horses visit our campsite at least 2 times a day, some of them even using our awning support arm as a scratching post. They eat whatever you leave out, so don’t leave food around!
Third, the crabbing. If you love fresh seafood like we do, there are a handful of places within the park to trap your own crabs or forage your own mussels. We spent 2 hours doing so and trapped and gathered enough to feed a family of 4. Trapping supplied cost about $20 and can be found at any of the local tackle shops.
Those are the big three things we loved about this park, but there’s plenty of other things to love... the miles of dedicated bike trails, the exceedingly educational visitor center with “touch tank”... lots to love.
There is a dump station just outside the camping area.
Both AT&T and Verizon were spotty, but we managed to get 1-2 bars with each at site 36. Coupled with a MIMO antenna we got about 20 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up.
PRO TIP: the mosquitos are FOR REAL, but it seems like they only come out at dusk. As long as the wind is blowing we didn’t have much problem, but made the mistake of going on a bike ride with the kids the first night and got eaten alive. Bring and use bug spray!
Trekerboy would stay here again
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“Dry camping but the beach is worth it”
Reviewed 4/22/2018
Nightly rate: | $12 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | A8 |
RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
Camped in A loop, where the outside is mostly for tents, and inside of the loop is for RVs and trailers. Was right next to the vault toilets and showers, but they are very clean and no smell. Small sites was OK for my little trailer and SUV, but big rigs should check site sizes before booking. And yes, there were horses. And deer. And ... more
Camped in A loop, where the outside is mostly for tents, and inside of the loop is for RVs and trailers. Was right next to the vault toilets and showers, but they are very clean and no smell. Small sites was OK for my little trailer and SUV, but big rigs should check site sizes before booking. And yes, there were horses. And deer. And lots of birds.
When it's windy, the bayside is better. And, oh, be prepared for people to walk through your campsite any time to get close to the horses. Few people seem to read the "don't get near the horses" signs and want to walk right up to them :-(
(Note: above rate is with Senior Pass discount)
Annie would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: vault
- showers
- trash
- water available
Discount Clubs
- Senior Discounts
Pets
- pets
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