2024 Assateague National Park Beach Camping is back!

It's baaaaaack! Assateague National Park Beach Glamping for 2024!

October 6th – October 11th, 2024 (Sunday thru Friday)

Group Site has been reserved! (yay!) Space is limited!

The cost is $35 PER PERSON (non-refundable) and is REQUIRED to reserve your spot. PLEASE DO NOT RSVP yes without making a payment or it will be changed without warning!

**If you are paid and change your mind, it is your responsibility to find someone to replace you and get your money back.

Payments may be made thru Venmo & $Zelle (pebblescious@gmail.com / (703) 731-5245

o There is a vehicle fee of $25 per car that is payable at the main gate when you arrive. Carpool is encouraged.
o Check-in starts at 12pm. Check-out (Campsite) must be vacated by 11am.
o Campers MUST check-in and register your car at the Ranger Station upon arrival. There is no limit to vehicles permitted in the group site lot; however, if there are no spaces available, additional parking is available at the Ranger Station. All campers are REQUIRED to possess a valid entrance pass and to display a campground parking permit at all times. Campers who arrive after the Ranger Station closes must check in with the rangers before 10am the next morning.
o Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
o These are tent-only, nonelectric, walk-in campsites. Each site has picnic tables and an outdoor grill. If you have a portable grill, bring it! It is better to have an extra grill than waiting for your turn.
o Unfortunately, generators are not allowed. It has picnic tables and an outdoor grill. If you have a portable outdoor grill, feel free to bring it. It is better to have an extra grill than waiting for your turn.
o There is a bathhouse with shower facilities and (very clean) portable toilets. Basic list: shampoo, soap, towel, toothbrush/paste, deodorant, etc...
o Assateague has designated nature trails, bike lanes, and areas available for kayaking/canoeing. Bring your gear!
o Wild Horses: Wild (or feral) horses roam free on the island. All food must be stored inside a latchable hard-sided cooler or inside your vehicle. Stay at least a school bus length (40 feet) away from the wild horses. Do not touch, feed or otherwise entice the horses.
o If you are planning to bring an air mattress bed, don't forget the air pumps.
o Friendly dogs are WELCOME!
o Open fires are allowed on the beach at night. If you have wood, bring it!
o Extreme mosquito/biting insect conditions are normal to the area and usually not a problem in October, but this is Assateague, so don’t take chances. Bring insect repellent with Deet.
o These are sandy campsites. Bring long tent stakes (extras are nice to have) and stakes hammer.
o If you have a portable radio, bring it!
o Bring warm, layered clothing for evenings - it gets cool.

Basic lists: sunblock/sunscreen, tent, tarp, screen house, canopy, lounge folding chairs, sleeping bags, flashlight, headlights, lantern, matches, trash bags, paper towels, travel games/game cards, extra batteries

Please feel free to call or email me if you need guidance on what to bring or if you need gear or have extra gear that you can share. The following websites may help if you'd like more information:

www.assateagueisland.com
www.recreation.gov
www.nps.gov
See you all there!
Pebbles
703.731.5245