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Use recreation.gov and the official NPS Assateague camping pages within seven days of travel—horse advisories, burn bans, and storm closures update faster than blog posts. Save ranger station phone numbers offline. Ocean City visitor centers orient drive times but cannot override NPS permit requirements.
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.
