Chincoteague
Chincoteague is a calm, horse-friendly island where the wild ponies of Assateague are the true locals. The National Seashore campgrounds let you park your RV a short walk from the ocean, and the town’s seafood joints are a slow bike ride away.
Coastline
Atlantic coast
Best season
May to September for swimming and pony viewing; July for the famous Pony Swim.
Beach RV park
Assateague Island National Seashore – Bayside and Oceanside Campgrounds
US coastline · west to east
What to expect
When to come
May to September for swimming and pony viewing; July for the famous Pony Swim.
Where to park near the sand
Assateague Island National Seashore – Bayside and Oceanside Campgrounds
The coast you're on
Chincoteague sits on the Atlantic coast of Virginia.
Before you reserve
Beachfront sites book out early and seasonal windows shift — confirm reservations and current conditions with the managing agency below.
Official source
Check the beachfront park for reservations and conditions:
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