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Bayfront camping near Ocean City is not the same as oceanfront camping. Bay and creek parks give sunsets, fishing piers, kayak launches, and sometimes a private bay beach—while the Atlantic sand at Ocean City or Assateague is usually a separate outing.
If your must-have is waking up to ocean surf, prioritize Assateague park camping or an oceanfront hotel/condo. If your must-have is a big RV pad with water views and a Boardwalk day trip, bayfront resorts are the usual match.
Start at Camping for private parks and Assateague camping for dune-side park sites.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · 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.
