Assateague Island Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore Camping
in January

Booking Assateague Island Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore in January

Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a January trip, the booking window opens in August. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, check the booking system directly for cancellations, or book a cabin or vacation rental nearby.

What to Expect in January

Cool, quiet days — among the easiest months to book, and excellent for hiking and stargazing.

Park Highlights

• ✓Wild horses roam freely through the campground and along the beach
• ✓Oceanside sites put you steps from the Atlantic surf, with zero shade
• ✓Bayside sites offer some tree cover in loblolly pine
• ✓Strong ocean wind and biting insects are part of camping here — come prepared
• ✓Equestrian group sites available for horse camping
• ✓Near Chincoteague and Ocean City, Maryland for supplies

Tips

• →All food, coolers, and scented items must go in the provided wildlife-proof storage — wild horses and raccoons will get into anything left out
• →Oceanside sites are walk-to only and completely exposed — bring wind-resistant gear and shade
• →Insect repellent and a screen shelter are close to mandatory in warmer months
• →Never approach or feed the wild horses — they bite and kick, and it's illegal
• →Ocean City, just north, has the nearest full range of groceries and supplies