Which is why you'll find ponies there too. Also, the wind is OFTEN blowing from the sea, which makes the beach a nice bug free zone. Sand + wind = "that's an interesting texture in my hot dog." You will want to eat up higher, or out of the wind. The wind has a LOT of fetch, and there is ALWAYS wind. It is low lying, and in front is this giant big thing called the Atlantic Ocean. It is basically a big sandbar rolled up out of the sea, with stuff growing on it. It is a barrier island, with salt marshes on the backside. SAND: Assateague is, however, a demanding environment. It is the only wild, natural beach close to PA, MD. I have camped, backpacked and kayaked into the backcountry, paddled its shores, snorkeled its shallows. These camp sites are large, so grab all your friends and take a nice week away from it all at the beach.įirst, this has been my favorite place since 1972, when I first went there with family after having read Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague books. Aside for those few negative aspects I still had a great trip and the food in Maryland is insanely good. Even more disappointing was that both the people at Assateague Outfitters and the park rangers at the information center couldn't recommend another kayak rental company in the area, even though we found one just by chance five minutes outside of the park. It is also worth noting that there is practically no cell phone service on the beach, so if you are looking for a vacation to really disconnect from your everyday, this is the place for you! We visited in May, just before the start of the summer season, and were disappointed not to be able to rent Kayaks from Assateague Outfitters on the bay-side of the park. ![]() I also found it annoying there wasn't a public WiFi network to connect to at the visitor's center, which I am sure has internet service. If they would just add a few shower stalls to the visitor's center bathrooms this would be a much better campground. The visitors center has flush toilets and a gift shop with some awesome horse-themed souvenirs. I just can't take cold showers, even when it is very warm outside. ![]() Honestly, this review would have been five stars if the facilities were a little better I could make do with the toilets, they were pretty clean overall, it was the lack of hot water for the showers that got me. At the campsites there are 2 chemical toilets (porta potty outhouses) and 2 shower stalls, as well as a spigot for water. I did see the wild horses in different areas of the campground and on the beach, which was pretty cool. ![]() The campsites are nicely spaced out and come with a fire pit and picnic table with cabinet to store food away from the horses. We went camping here and had a great time. Finest Punta Cana By The Excellence Collection All Inclusive.Hotels near Ocean City Golf & Yacht Club.Hotels near Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links.Hotels near Assateague Island Visitor Center.Hotels near Assateague Island National Seashore Campground.
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