Assateague State Park

Assateague State Park is a public recreation area in Worcester County, Maryland, located at the north end of Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Sinepuxent Bay on the west. The state park is bordered on both its north and south sides by Assateague Island National Seashore and is reached via the Verrazano Bridge which carries Maryland Route 611 across Sinepuxent Bay. The park offers wildlife viewing, beach activities, and camping facilities. It is managed by the Maryland Park Service of the larger Maryland Department of Natural Resources with the support of volunteers working under the auspices of the non-profit Friends of Assateague State Park.

Assateague State Park
Feral horses in Assateague State Park
Location in Maryland
LocationWorcester County, Maryland, United States
Nearest cityOcean City, Maryland
Coordinates38°15′10″N 75°7′40″W
Area855 acres (346 ha)
Elevation3 ft (0.91 m)
Established1956
AdministratorMaryland Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteAssateague State Park
Maryland State Parks
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