Camping Fee Increase Proposed For Assateague Island National Seashore

Published Date

May 21, 2023

There's a proposal to raise nightly rates at the Bayside and Oceanside campgrounds at Assateague Island National Seashore/NPS file

There's a proposal to raise nightly rates at the Bayside and Oceanside (above) campgrounds at Assateague Island National Seashore/NPS file

An increase in camping fees is being proposed at Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland.

Under the proposal, nightly rates at the Bayside and Oceanside campgrounds would go up $10, from $30 to $40; group rates would go from $50 to $80; and horse campsites would go from $30 to $80.

The proposed changes would only apply to front country camping fees; backcountry camping rates will remain the same. One of the main reasons for the proposed increase is the growing gap between the national seashore’s camping fees and other campgrounds in the local area, a park release said.

“Required Comparability Reviews and anticipated campground improvements indicate the need for an increase,” said Assateague Superintendent Hugh Hawthorne. “It’s important to note that 80 percent of the fees collected come back to the park to fund projects such as the recent improvements to the nature trails, the Old Ferry Landing bulkhead, and the Assateague Island Visitor Center boardwalk and overlook.”

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