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Facts about (Assateague State Park):
Overview ofAssateague State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
Maryland's only ocean park is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Sinepuxent Bay. Two miles of ocean beaches offer swimming, beachcombing, sunbathing, surfing and fishing. The island's bayside offers canoeing to secluded coves. The marsh areas have a variety of wildlife, including deer and feral horses. Assateague was selected by National Geographic Travel magazine in 1994 as one of the 10 best state parks in the United States. Assateague Island State Park is closely associated with Assateague National Seashore. A NPS Visitor Center rests on the south side of Sinepuxent Bay. This is a good place to stop and orient oneself with both parks. Incidentally, this south bay area is a well-known crabbing site. Once you reach the island, bear right on Bayberry Drive to reach the National Seashore and bear left to enter the park. Signage is excellent. Probably the most popular feature of the park besides the fabulous oceanfront and wild horses is the huge campground. Natural recreations taking place at the park include biking, surf fishing, swimming, and surfing. The park does offer nature programs, a camp store, dump station, concession and boat launch. At the south end of the park beyond the last camping loop, a youth area is featured. Please note that the park is undergoing a beach renewal effort and several campground loops, including the youth and shelter areas, will be closed for the summer of 2001 and perhaps beyond. The reservation center can provide details as to what is currently available.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Assateague State Park):
Assateague State Park offers bathhouses, boat launch, camp contact station, camp store, camping, dumping station, fishing, concession, beach parking, shelters, swimming, and youth group camping.
Contact Information:
Address:Assateague State Park, 7307 Stephen Decatur Highway, , Berlin, MD, 21811
Phone No:410-641-2120
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