Nature nearby

From Frontier Town you’re on the Assateague side of things—ponies, salt marsh, and bay light are the nature story, not Boardwalk seagulls.

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Friendly planning notes for Sun Outdoors Frontier Town (Berlin MD — Sinepuxent Bay / Assateague corridor). Hours and amenity calendars change—when something’s a must-have for your group, confirm it with the park before you go.

Overview

From Frontier Town you’re on the Assateague side of things—ponies, salt marsh, and bay light are the nature story, not Boardwalk seagulls.

The links below open our Nature Guide—easy places to start, what you might see, and photo galleries—so your camping week can include a wilder afternoon without a whole separate research project.

Highlights

  • Sinepuxent Bay overlook — Bay light and marsh edges minutes from the marina loops.
  • Assateague National Seashore — Classic day trip for wild horses, ocean beach, and OSV context.
  • Assateague State Park — Maryland state park beaches and campground contrast to resort camping.

Nature nearby

Nature Guide places and habitats that pair with this campground’s corridor—same cards as the Nature Guide, with photos.

Sinepuxent Bay Overlooks — Ocean City, Maryland Sinepuxent Bay Overlooks Overlooks & piers · ★★★★☆ Bridge and roadside views across Sinepuxent Bay toward Assateague. Free binocular birding without a boat from Route 50, Route 90, and bayside pull-offs. Assateague Island National Seashore — Ocean City, Maryland Assateague Island National Seashore Parks & islands · ★★★★☆ National park beaches and OSV zones south of the state park. Wilder strands, more room, and the classic Assateague pony photo with responsible distance. Assateague Island State Park — Ocean City, Maryland Assateague Island State Park Parks & islands · ★★★★☆ Maryland’s state park on Assateague’s north end. Bayside marsh trails, ocean beach, and ponies with a shorter drive than the full national seashore run.

Habitats

Coastal Bays (Maryland coastal lagoon complex) — Ocean City, Maryland Coastal Bays Maryland coastal lagoon complex · Coastal bays · ★★★★★ The sheltered lagoon waters behind Ocean City: Isle of Wight, Sinepuxent, and Assawoman bays where crabs, oysters, and kayakers share skinny water. Salt Marsh (Spartina-dominated tidal marsh) — Ocean City, Maryland Salt Marsh Spartina-dominated tidal marsh · Salt marsh & flats · ★★★★★ Maryland’s coastal bay salt marshes: cordgrass plains, fiddler crabs, and egret lanes within minutes of the boardwalk. Maritime Forest (Coastal maritime forest) — Ocean City, Maryland Maritime Forest Coastal maritime forest · Maritime forest · ★★★☆☆ Wind-pruned pine and oak woods behind Assateague’s dunes. Shade, songbirds, and box turtles a short drive from Coastal Highway.

Interesting reads

Nature beyond the beachAssateague day-trip framing from Ocean City.Berlin, MarylandMain Street day trip from the Stephen Decatur corridor.

More from Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

Sites & lodging

RV sites, tents, cabins, park models, and covered wagons.

Reviews & ratings

What recent campers say on RV LIFE, Campendium, The Dyrt, and more.

Amenities & on-site fun

Pools, arcade, mini golf, camp store, activities, and resort basics.

Water park

Slides, lazy river, splash pad, cabanas—seasonal splash zone.

Western Experience & adventure park

1880s western town, shows, shops, Native American village, trick riders.

Marina, bay & fishing

75-slip marina, pier fishing, kayaks, jet skis, and bay charters.

Plan your stay

Season dates, check-in, pets, golf carts, shuttle, and rules realism.

Getting there from Ocean City

Drive times, Assateague routing, and beach-day logistics.

Events & seasonal weekends

Themed resort weekends, summer programming, and Halloween.

Videos

YouTube tours and stay clips for Sun Outdoors Frontier Town.

Photos & galleries

Photo gallery for Sun Outdoors Frontier Town.

Book / overview — Ocean City, Maryland

Book / overview

Rates and property overview.

All nature videos