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Assateague Island National Seashore › Maryland
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Campsite #53 at Assateague Island Campground, Assateague Island National Seashore, MD
$40
Tent Site #53
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | fair |
5/22
9/4
Campsite #53 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (9)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 56% |
| 4 star | | 22% |
| 3 star | | 11% |
| 2 star | | 11% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@KarenK3878935 · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #53
I camped here with my pre-teen kids in August. We love Assateague Island. The beach and bay are beautiful and the kids had a great time boogie boarding in the ocean, and fishing and crabbing in the bay. This campsite is tucked in behind the sand dunes, so disappointingly, we were too low to see the ocean from our campsite. The upside is that it is protected from the wind, so we did not have to worry about our tents blowing away. I never even used the sand stakes I brought. I would recommend this campsite on the shoulder season if it is cold and you want a bit more wind protection while still being on the ocean side. But I would not pick this site again in the summer--it was a long walk in with all our camping gear and the beach wagon did not work in such soft sand, which doesnt seem worth it to me unless I am going to be right on the beach with an ocean view. Also, the bathroom facilities are terrible. It is embarrassing that in 2024 the federal government is not able to do better than pit toilets. The smell was terrible and the whole thing is very unsanitary, with flies living in the pit toilet feeding on feces. My son even got bitten on the butt my horse flies while using the pit toilet. I imagine that must pose some disease risk. That said, we really love Assateague Island and will continue coming, though we will likely stay at the Maryland state park campground in the future.
@HowardR8337205 · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #53
Shower was a little cold at night but other than that we had a great time.
@FlixAnto88AF63 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #53
The sea water is relatively cold, which surprised us. The toilets are relatively clean. No hot water in the shower.Mosquitoes are not too prevalent. The horses are magnificent, but I question the fact that they don't pick up, or at least clean up, the piles of horse poo on the "paths" near the showers and toilets.
@KateA2816380 · Camped on Apr 5, 2024 at Campsite #53
Assateague island is our favorite place to camp as a family. It was an especially windy weekend in April so this spot was great as it was nestled into the dunes and the beach was just over the hill. Huge site with complete privacy and tons of space for a family of 5. We collected mussels for dinner one evening - just a perfect trip.
@MaryBethDA243D · Camped on Jun 18, 2023 at Campsite #53
The campground is wonderful, and the beach is so close! The facilities were kept up well, and it was nice not being around crowds of people. The biggest problem was the mosquitos. We were practically eaten alive. It was awful. I have over 200 mosquito bites. None of the bug spray we brought seemed to work. We probably won't go back in June/July again.
@DagmarM914 · Camped on Oct 7, 2021 at Campsite #53
A simply amazing camping experience! Sunrise, sunset and beach all right there, while camping on the dunes~And the horses and other critters. Loved it and will certainly come back for a longer stay,
@mickm875 · Camped on Sep 28, 2021 at Campsite #53
Best time of the year to visit. Beautiful weather and the water temperatures are still warm. I'll be back!
@KatieR883 · Camped on Aug 3, 2021 at Campsite #53
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. And bug dope. Sand stakes. Loved it, despite the rain. Rent some kayaks!
@HowardR935 · Camped on May 23, 2021 at Campsite #53
This was our first visit and we were absolutely overwhelmed. The views were amazing and the ponies were absolutely beautiful. The island property and facilities were very well maintained, with the exception of numerous flies in the bathrooms. We were already discussing future visits before we left!
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