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Campsite #C49 at Assateague Island Campground, Assateague Island National Seashore, MD
$40
Campsite #C49
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 42 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/26
4/2
Campsite #C49 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 42ft driveway, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 60% |
| 4 star | | 24% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@AmyC3583814 · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #C49
Assateague is a must visit if you want to connect with nature.The parks are beautiful and camping next to the ocean and bay is as relaxing as it gets.
Good
@TracyG3379421 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #C49
The grounds are very clean, campsites are nice. No shade - a screen room would be great to provide shade and also keep the bugs out. You definitely need DEET bug spray - the natural stuff really didn't help and we had several different kinds. Mosquitoes are worse at dawn and dusk. The beaches are beautiful and the facilities are good. The beaches are windy so bring sand stakes.
Good
@RosemarieEBFAC · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #C49
What an amazing place! The wildlife was the best part! The beach was beautiful! I would definitely recommend this campground and park!
@CarolW5738546 · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #C49
The campground was clean; spaces were easy to back into with plenty of space for our 16ft trailer and truck. We were a little disappointed that dogs were allowed in the campground but not on the trails. You should pay attention to the warnings about the wild horses and make sure everything is put away even if you are at your site. Storage space is provided under the picnic tables and should be used. The horses came through one evening and did tear into the site across from us.
Good
@AndrewS4701634 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #C49
A must stay for us every year Bayside and Oceanside are both excellent! Ponies amazing!
Good
@KarenH5592205 · Camped on Nov 19, 2024 at Campsite #C49
The whole island (NPS) was beautiful! The dunes are thriving, as are the horses. I loved it!
Good
@MichaelC616917 · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #C49
Always a great place to stay when you can get a spot!
Good
@SarinyP2D8F78B · Camped on May 22, 2024 at Campsite #C49
The rangers were all very nice and helpful.
Good
@MeghanH4385816 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #C49
The beach is beautiful and horses are stunning but this bayside camp has absolutely zero shade until literal sunset. There is no reason whatsoever to tent camp here as you will be surrounded by generators humming. I would 100% come back to the park but it's best avoid unless you can get a beach side camp.
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@CathyC6158185 · Camped on Apr 4, 2023 at Campsite #C49
We loved it here, looking forward to returning one day!
Good
@FelipeP6DFAB7A · Camped on Nov 4, 2022 at Campsite #C49
Camp site was super clean and close to the point. Bathrooms and showers were ok but to be expected for what they were. Will def be back!
Excellent
@SusanK2706776 · Camped on Aug 29, 2022 at Campsite #C49
Had a fantastic time camping at AI on the bayside C loop. Enjoyed the bayside beach, the ocean, gorgeous sunsets, and all the wildlife, especially the ponies! Cant wait to return in October!
@CarolB2589812 · Camped on Sep 28, 2021 at Campsite #C49
Loved the ocean side. Didnt enjoy the bay side as much no breeze and lots of insects.
@CarolB899 · Camped on Sep 28, 2021 at Campsite #C49
Loved the ocean side. Didn’t enjoy the bay side as much— no breeze and lots of insects.
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@KathleenM267 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #C49
I loved camping here; I only wish we could have stayed longer. I was anticipating having to deal with biting flies and many mosquitoes, but it wasn't much of an issue. The weather was perfect- cooler and breezy in the evening, and delightfully warm during the day.
Good
@AlexT255 · Camped on Sep 16, 2021 at Campsite #C49
As always a great place. Well kept and all enjoyable.
Excellent
@ValeriyaK187 · Camped on Aug 27, 2021 at Campsite #C49
Summer is probably not the best time for staying at Bay Loop, unless you are 100% mosquito proof. We've been there 3 times during different summer months and it was different experience all 3 times. This time we weren't lucky, as we were out of a brand new bottle of mosquito repellent the next day. Even though we used all of our repellent, we got bitten through our clothes.
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@JenniferT148 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #C49
We camped in C-49 after a storm. Knowing we were camping on an island close to the bay & and after a storm we expected some water/flooding in the area. However, we didn't expect to be in the horses drinking area, it was dryed up the day after we arrived. We learned that the horses like taking smoke baths by bogarting our fire to get their bugs off too, a mare with her very young foal shortly followed by their stallion. The foal was interested in trying to meet my toddler, young horse curiosity with a small human. We did keep our distance paying close attention because the stallion did come around behind us to push us farther away and the foal closer to it's mother. Beautiful experience with very intelligent horses!!!
Excellent
@DanielP569 · Camped on Jun 5, 2021 at Campsite #C49
The shower house(s) are unacceptable... stay at the State Campground for a better experience.
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@RickB875 · Camped on May 16, 2021 at Campsite #C49
We only spent one night at Assateague since that was all that was available, but it was wonderful. We stayed in loop C of the bayside campground and had a gorgeous view of the bay. The bike path was very enjoyable, and I was able to get in a ten mile ride, and we were able to view several groups of the wild horses and even a 3 day old foal. The pit toilets were clean as was our campsite. I would definitely return.
Good
@NicholasE900 · Camped on May 1, 2021 at Campsite #C49
Bay side campsites are our favorite. Large sites for the most part that are spread out for moderate privacy.
@KarenB409 · Camped on Mar 23, 2021 at Campsite #C49
Fire ring had burnt cans and many days worth of wet ash in it.
@JohnZ3B136F2EF · Camped on Nov 13, 2020 at Campsite #C49
Heckin good place with h*rses galore. Nice short trails.
@Christina41928 · Camped on Oct 13, 2019 at Campsite #C49
This was our second trip to the park. And for October the weather was amazing. Definitely take your time to walk down the beach at the far end, which was practically deserted. If you like to kayak, paddle out to Great Egging Island and take a lunch! It's a lovely spot to relax One word of caution when booking your tent camp site, if you are a light sleeper, you may want to choose the section that excludes generators. This is such an easy, relaxing trip for us. We will definitely be back.
@JohnL4419148 · Camped on Sep 22, 2019 at Campsite #C49
The employees and volunteers were wonderfully helpful and pleaseant people. I found the facilities and property to be well maintained and clean. Thank you for a very enjoyable experience in beautiful Assateague National Park. See you again soon.
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