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Driving the mainland route to the Maryland Assateague visitor area remains the standard plan—arrive early summer weekends for parking. Pair with assateague-nature for fees, horses, and bug prep rather than hunting a nonexistent ferry dock.
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.
