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Assateague State Park

Worcester · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Wildlife

Assateague State Park: visitor notice

Assateague State Park

Caution: drive slowly. Wild horses are present.

Maryland park status dashboard ↗Last checked Oct 15, 2026
Assateague State Park, Maryland, USA

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A place to get outside.

Wheelchairs designed specifically for use on the beach are available in the Ranger Station at no charge. They are available on a first- come, first-served basis. All bathhouses within the park and at the marina are wheelchair accessible. During your visit to Assateague, you will most likely encounter at least a few of the island's most popular residents, the wild horses. If you plan to operate a generator during your camping stay, please consider neighboring campers and the environment. To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all our guests, the Maryland Park Service provides the following rules and guidelines for use of a generator when visiting our parks. If you are renting an RV, trailer or other camping equipment from a vendor such as local businesses or through the websites Outdoorsy or RVShare, please be aware of park rules regarding access to campsites.

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Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 15, 2026.

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