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Summer weekends and holiday weeks often sell out months ahead on recreation.gov or partner reservation portals—shoulder weeks are easier but still not walk-up guaranteed. Create accounts and payment profiles before release day. Ocean City hotel backup plans help if your first-choice loop vanishes during checkout.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
