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Snow Hill is the historic county seat on the Pocomoke River—administrative offices and some county services concentrate there while Ocean City handles its own municipal beach ordinances. Visitors rarely need Snow Hill unless dealing with specific county permits or records. Berlin is closer for hospital and shopping errands from the beach.
Sources: Worcester County · 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.
