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NPS seashore and refuge lands interweave on Assateague—rules on horses, OSVs, and closures blend agencies. Read signs at trailheads instead of assuming Ocean City beach norms apply.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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.
