ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK
Maryland's only ocean park is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Sinepuxent Bay. Two miles of ocean beaches offer swimming, beachcombing, sunbathing, surfing and fishing. The island's bayside offers canoeing to secluded coves. The marsh areas have a variety of wildlife, including deer and feral horses. Assateague was selected by National Geographic Travel magazine in 1994 as one of the 10 best state parks in the United States. This is a Maryland State Park. For full information go to the official webpage. (Link on the right side)
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CampingPrimitiveyes
Electric Sitesyes
Enjoy surf fishing from the beach, targeting species like striped bass, flounder and bluefish. Try bay-side for spot or croaker.
Inshore anglers can catch weakfish and kingfish while offshore waters hold tuna, marlin and mahi-mahi.
Fishing is permitted year-round with a license; crabbing season runs April to December.
A variety of bait types are effective including bloodworms for spot fish or minnows for flounder.
Boat rentals are available on-site if you prefer deep water angling over shore casting.
Assateague State Park is located near Berlin, Ocean City
Assateague State Park offers picnic tables and grills for visitors. Picnic pavilions can be rented in advance as well.
Birdwatchers can enjoy spotting over 320 species, including herons and plovers. Guided bird walks are also available.
The park is in the eastern portion of the state in Worcester County, 8 miles south of Ocean City, and may be reached via MD RT 50 to MD RT 611.
Just returned from our camping trip to Assateague, had such a wonderful time. The horses and the beaches are beautiful, such an amazing experience to see wild ponies roaming through your campsite in the mornings. The beach is clean and secluded, amazing, one of my new favorite places! Already planning our return for next year.
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