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Assateague Island National Seashore wild horses roam Maryland and Virginia units a short drive from Ocean City—ponies graze marshes, campground roads, and beach edges unpredictably. There is no single guaranteed paddock; loop park roads at dawn for better odds.
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.
