Back Country Camping - Pope Bay
Chincoteague, Maryland · 3 ft · In Assateague Island National Seashore
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3 ft (1 m)3 ft1 m
- Land
- Assateague Island National Seashore
National Park Service
Other campgrounds in Assateague Island National Seashore 5
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 10 miles away.
- Horse camping2 sites · $25–$80 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov11 mi
- Oceanside Walk-in campground62 sites · $20–$40 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov11 mi
- Assateague Island National Seashore Campground10 loops · Bayside Loop A, Bayside Loop B, Bayside Loop C, Equestrian Non-Electric, Oceanside Group Sites, Oceanside Loop 1, Oceanside Loop 2, Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82, Oceanside Walk In 83-104, Oceanside Walk-In 45-50 · $40–$80 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov11 mi
- Oceanside Drive-in Campground16 sites · $20–$40 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov11 mi
- Bayside Drive-in Campground22 sites · $20–$40 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov12 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Oceanside Group Campground 12 mi · 6 backcountry and High Sierra camps
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- Backcountry camping
- Tent sites
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Bay side back country campsite
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Cell service
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Cell service at Back Country Camping - Pope Bay: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 3% chance of rain77°64°
- ThuChance Rain Showers, 33% chance of rain67°64°
- FriChance Rain Showers, 42% chance of rain76°51°
- SatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny, 16% chance of rain57°47°
- SunSunny59°53°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Pine Grove Campground
Campground · 9.9 mi · Chincoteague
Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island
RV Park · 11 mi · Chincoteague
Pocomoke River State Park - Youth Group
State Park · 13 mi · Snow Hill
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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