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Many run extended hours Memorial Day through Labor Day—shoulder months may lock earlier. Unattended 24-hour sites exist but security varies; daytime visits feel safer with kids. Bring exact payment; change machines empty on Saturday nights.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of 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.
