Assateague National Seashore

Dogs are allowed on the beach, outside of the lifeguard-protected beach area, along the Maryland portion of Assateague National Seashore in Berlin. Pets are not permitted on the nature trails or anywhere within the Virginia portion of Assateague Island, and visiting pups must be on a six-foot leash at all times. Visit Website

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Assateague National Seashore is rated 4.7 bones out of 5 by 30 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.5 stars out of 5 by 761 guests on TripAdvisor.

Guests consistently praise Assateague National Seashore as an excellent dog-friendly beach destination with beautiful scenery, calm bay areas, and opportunities to see wild horses. Some visitors note concerns about entry fees, occasional insect issues, confusing directions to dog-friendly areas, and crowding during peak season, though most feel the experience is worth the cost.

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First time at the beach!

First time at the beach!

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Winston on the beach

Winston on the beach

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Wild Horses on Assateague National Seashore

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