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National Park Service and state boundaries affect where gear is allowed—some Assateague margins require checking both NPS rules and Maryland shellfish maps. Pony zones and OSV corridors are not clam flats. Park at legal lots and walk only open bottoms.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · Maryland DNR
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.
