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Assateague
State Park

Assateague State ParkAssateague State Park

Open 8 a.m. to Sunset Year-Round ($FEE)
From Ocean City, take Rt. 50 W. to Rt. 611 S. & follow signs
Ocean City, Md. (410-641-2120)

Click here for an aerial view of Assateague Island

Assateague Island State Park features the famous wild Assateague Ponies in a beautiful nature preserve just 15 minutes from Ocean City, Md.

The park, adjacent to the Assateague National Wildlife Refuge, offers swimming, windsurfing, fishing, nature trails, bicycle paths and a host of other activities.

Facilities, Features of Assateague Island State Park

  • Swimming.
  • Visitors Center.
  • Camping, hiking, canoeing.
  • Off-road beach trail for registered users.
  • Bicycle paths, paved nature path.
  • Surf fishing.
  • Windsurfing.

Reminders From the Park Office

  • Keep the park grounds and restrooms clean and remember to recycle when possible.

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