Recommendations for asateague island

[suprz]

Looking for recommendations on a good campsite. Electric would be nice, but I don't know if that is even offered at the seashore

[jplante4]

All I could afford wrote:
They do allow generators in Maryland state campground. Not sure about the national section. Not sure what hours, but I recall seeing it on their website last year. About half the sites were running generators when I was there last August

There is one no gen loop in the National Park side. All the ocean side sites are generator. For those that enjoyed the beach side camping at the national park, they told us this year that these spots will be abandoned beginning next year and new site will be built across the road. It's costing too much to constantly dig out the beach sites.

[All_I_could_aff]

They do allow generators in Maryland state campground. Not sure about the national section. Not sure what hours, but I recall seeing it on their website last year. About half the sites were running generators when I was there last August

[suprz]

I was just looking and I can't find any outlook on the use of a generator while camping. I was just wondering what hours they allow use in, or if they even allow use at all

[suprz]

Well i was able to get a site! No electricity, but it was one of the few left in late Sept. Oceanside Loop 1. Site 008.

[Dashonthedash]

There is nothing left at Assateague State Park for late September with electric for more than 1 night. If you can wait until early October,there are sites available. There are plenty of sites available without electricity, and all the sites are close to the beach.

Reservations

[suprz]

The visit won't be until late September. Hopefully we can get a spot close to the beach.

[Dashonthedash]

There is a 12 month window on Assateague State park reservations, and most of the roughly 3 dozen electric sites go as soon as the window opens, especially between May and September. If you can get one, it is well worth it. Incidentally, anyone 62 or over can get a pass good for half price camping during the week at any Maryland state park, even if you're not a Maryland resident. Lifetime senior passes are only $10.

[michigansandzil]

There are 30 electric sites in the state park. We stayed at one 2 years ago, it was absolutely phenomenal.

If you plan on going in the summer, all of the sites open for booking for the entire month at the same time months in advance. And all of the sites are booked within 2 minutes of opening. I got one. No option of site choice or even the week I wanted, but it still felt like I won the lottery.

[jplante4]

Treat the ponies the same as you would bears. They will tear apart your unattended site in search of food.

[RGar974417]

We stayed in the National Park on the bayside. We had a great site with a tree and direct access to the bay and about 150ft from the dump station and water.We were in a generator loop.I believe it was loop C. Make sure you take advantage of the National park ranger demonstrations and talks.

[All_I_could_aff]

I believe it is 50 sites out of about 310 in Maryland state park side that have electric. They do allow generators, but I didn't bring mine last August because it is a loud contractor type.

I love my airconditioning, but the steady ocean breeze as well as awning open and two pop up canopies made for a great trip

Modern bathrooms with showers near all sites

[Lantley]

There are a few electric sites at Assateaque state park however its very tough to get a electric site due to demand. I'm sure it's book for this summer. Your best bet is late fall or early in the Spring. Getting a site during peak season is almost impossible.

[Rangerman40]

I had site 14 at the Seashore and it was pretty huge. I had a good 20ft in front of my 40ft fifth wheel and nobody to the rear and it's about 25 yards to the boardwalk.

[Terry_25]

Assateague State Park on the MD end has one loop with electric. Otherwise no hookups. National Park, also on the MD end is no hookup camping. There is no camping on the southern end of Assateague (VA). Plenty of camping on Chincoteague Island which is a short trip across a bridge from Assateague Island.