Campsite #9 at Assateague Island Campground, Assateague Island National Seashore, MD

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Campsite #9 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (13)

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@SandyC7620818 · Camped on Nov 4, 2025 at Campsite #9
What a wonderful camping experience! Our camp hosts were so kind and thoughtful. Seeing the horses made our stay even better - we cannot wait to come back!
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@BrianH4556502 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #9
Our late October visit was well timed with very few people on the beach, nice day and night temperatures, and an amazing night sky.
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@KarenD6822172 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #9
Beach camping can be thrilling, exhausting, terrifying. Sand. Wind. The struggle is real. But the rewards wild ponies, dolphins, friendly neighbors having the same experiences trying to get the freaking tent up is well worth it. We were at Oceanside #9 which is convenient to boardwalk, overlook, water and toilets. Site is well-maintained. We will keep coming back.
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@AprilW6F185C8F · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #9
Very nice place. Mosquitos are bad on the forresty side. Music from ocean city keeps you awake at night. Outhouse need cleaning more frequently. Otherwise nice place.
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@Cassandra3B3C0 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #9
First time camping at Assateague Island & absolutely loved it!!! Went mid August..We camped at Loop one Oceanside site 9 Beautiful sunsets and the horses came and visited throughout the nights. Believe me when I say it, the bugs werent no issue !! We didnt even need bug spray. Restrooms and bathhouse were clean! Definitely recommend camping there 10/10!!
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@KeriHF059558BF · Camped on May 18, 2024 at Campsite #9
Beautiful location. Will absolutely be back if we can secure a spot for next year!
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@KathleenO53921 · Camped on Jun 11, 2023 at Campsite #9
Assateague is such a magical place to be. Site 9, although across from the bathroom, was beautiful and ended up fitting our 23 ft vehicle perfectly. The sounds of the ocean from your tent are so soothing, the bike riding and even rollerskating make for great additional daytime fun! I'll be there every year, at least twice a year if I can!

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@MarekB80414848 · Camped on May 9, 2023 at Campsite #9
My favorite camp site.
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@KoreyE44150673 · Camped on Apr 16, 2023 at Campsite #9
Nice campground! Stayed in mid April and was great weather. Needed sweatshirts at times but no bugs. Campsites are far enough apart we didn’t really hear other campers. Horses are easy to find and fun to watch.
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@KathleenJ69344 · Camped on Jul 10, 2022 at Campsite #9
Love this place. Have been coming here for over 20 years. The cabinets under the picnic tables are really nice. That was a great idea.
@StephenM951052 · Camped on Jul 3, 2022 at Campsite #9
Site: 009, Tent, 7/3/22 to 7/7/22Our ratings this trip: Park overall: 5This site: 2Bugs: 2 (1 = no bugs, 5 = can't leave the screen house)Star viewing: 5 ( 1 = being view obstructed by trees, 5 = can see everything) Birds watching: 1 (1 = low, 5 = lots)Horses: 3 (0 = none, 5 = disrupts visit) Noise: 3 (1 = quiet, 5 = loud) Privacy: 1 (1 = None, 5 = Very) Review:We did not like this site but it was better for windy days. Bugs this trip , were minimal. One of the reasons we are giving a low rating this trip is that this site is very close to the restroom/showers, while this is normally a plus, the wind was blowing the aroma our way. This may be the exception, don't know, but we will not be using this site in the future. It was awful. This site is right next to the walkway to the beach. (+ or - ?) There isn't a view of the ocean from the site. On this trip, the horses entered a nearby campsite and started to trash it, literally - they got into the garbage bags. Pony patrol came and chased them away. We have never seen this before or since.
@JeanAnnD259D2C · Camped on Apr 25, 2022 at Campsite #9
Gorgeous, bug-free in late April.
@KarinaF5DA46A3 · Camped on Sep 24, 2019 at Campsite #9
At night it was hard to see when you were in the bathroom. The shower and bathroom was clean. I like the camp store we forgot to get fire wood and it was delivered to out camping site for a fee. Love the outdoor and was a non expensive vacation! The kids got to see the wild horses, camp on the beach and got junior ranger badge. After completing a ranger kid book from the visitor center.
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