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ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE CAMPGROUND

MD · Assateague Island National Seashore

Booking is hardest here in September (7/10) and easiest in January (2/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan2
  2. Feb2
  3. Mar5
  4. Apr6
  5. May6
  6. Jun6
  7. Jul6
  8. Aug6
  9. Sep7
  10. Oct7
  11. Nov5
  12. Dec2
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 11 tent-only sites
  • 160 RV sites
  • 2 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 66 ft

Activities: CAMPING, BEACHCOMBING, BIKING, BIRDING, CLAM DIGGING, CRABBING, FISHING, CANOEING, SURFING, WILD HORSE VIEWING, WINDSURFING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, SWIMMING, HIKING, KAYAKING

Location

Where it is