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Assateague Island National Seashore

Wild, undeveloped barrier-island sand where the famous Assateague horses roam the dunes and parking lots — pay the national-seashore fee at the gate and never feed or approach the horses.

Berlin, Maryland · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Assateague Island National Seashore

Assateague Island National Seashore is a paid or ticketed hidden gem in Berlin, Maryland. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard.

Parking at Assateague Island National Seashore

National-seashore entry fee; lots fill on hot days. BeachMap shows Assateague Island National Seashore's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

Assateague Island National Seashore is a quieter, out-of-the-way spot, so it's worth checking conditions before you make the trip. Tap Assateague Island National Seashore on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Assateague Island National Seashore: FAQ

Is there parking at Assateague Island National Seashore?
National-seashore entry fee; lots fill on hot days. BeachMap shows Assateague Island National Seashore's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Assateague Island National Seashore free?
No — Assateague Island National Seashore is ticketed or paid (National-seashore entry fee; lots fill on hot days).
What's at Assateague Island National Seashore?
Assateague Island National Seashore has restrooms, showers, lifeguard.

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