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NPS enforces nighttime quiet for generators, speakers, and large group parties—ocean surf is the allowed soundtrack. Violations risk citations that dwarf a campsite fee. Teach teens that glow-stick parties belong on Ocean City Boardwalk week, not bayside loops beside sleeping families.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague
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.
