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North-end residential blocks away from Inlet Ferris wheel and pier neon darken earlier—walk east to open sand with a red flashlight. Assateague campgrounds and OSV loops can be darker for overnight trippers.
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.
