Assateague Island Rally Point - 08/25/2018

[Bear Wrangler]

That's Jeep week in Ocean City. If I can make it there with the kids, I will.

Yup. We-re setting up camp for friends who are attending OCJW. Come on down!

 

[Virginia Overlander]

Just to follow up on what @Bear Wrangler said, here’s a link to the NPS requirements for driving on the sand.

https://www.nps.gov/asis/planyourvisit/upload/OSV-2013-2-sided.pdf

So from link i gather permit or not there is NO camping except bull pen and you got to have a camper (that will negotiate sand) for there. Overnight permit only good if your up fishing and you cant sleep. WOW

 

[Virginia Overlander]

So $70 is for the whole year, this will be my first time and will be fun. Have thinking about it either Assateague or Chincoteague, but never get a chance to try. Will my jeep pass for all requirements? I have 3.5" lift with 35" tires, ARB pump, shovel, High lift jack 48", AEV jack base, tire gauge, and 10 ton Warn winch.

LOL... i think that will just about do it. If not just add a hovercraft attachment. What more could you ask for.... its a jeep :)

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

So from link i gather permit or not there is NO camping except bull pen and you got to have a camper (that will negotiate sand) for there. Overnight permit only good if your up fishing and you cant sleep. WOW

That’s just for the OSV zone. There is assorted camping before that.

 

[Seppy]

What days will base camp be set up? Also, is it $90 for non-VA residents?

 

[Bear Wrangler]

That's Jeep week in Ocean City. If I can make it there with the kids, I will.

Sure is. A bunch of my friends will be there too. I went last year but didn't feel like it this time. Would rather chill on the beach.

 

[Bear Wrangler]

So from link i gather permit or not there is NO camping except bull pen and you got to have a camper (that will negotiate sand) for there. Overnight permit only good if your up fishing and you cant sleep. WOW

Yup. Self-contained 4x4 with water capacity for 2 days and overnight parking/camping at the bullpen. Overnight beach for active fishing only.

 

[Chon K3DHS]

I was looking forward to this, but the rig is down for repairs after a weekend on Flagpole Knob in Harrisonburg, VA. Between alternator and break issues about $1500 of work I have put into getting the rig back up. At least the issues did not occur until after I was off the mountain. So my plans are a maybe now.

 

[Virginia Overlander]

That’s just for the OSV zone. There is assorted camping before that.

OK so there is other camp sites but still require permit to get on the beach. Is this correct?

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

OK so there is other camp sites but still require permit to get on the beach. Is this correct?

Correct.

 

[Bear Wrangler]

I was looking forward to this, but the rig is down for repairs after a weekend on Flagpole Knob in Harrisonburg, VA. Between alternator and break issues about $1500 of work I have put into getting the rig back up. At least the issues did not occur until after I was off the mountain. So my plans are a maybe now.

Ok! I know how that goes. No worries.

 

[Bear Wrangler]

I'm definitely in on this! Do we need to book sites at the campground?

Your best bet is to call the MD state park on Assateague or Frontier Town. The Nat'l Seashore portion is likely booked. There might be a hotel/motel or two in Berlin as well.

 

[Bear Wrangler]

Update: Having breakfast at sunrise before the event.

 

[Bear Wrangler]

Anyone going have a campsite? Have #7403 looking for a place for his tent.

 

[HardRockExpedition]

Just got here at the visitor center.

 

[Bear Wrangler]

We had a very relaxing time this weekend. Met Reid (OB #7403) on the beach. I'll put up one more event for this year. If there is a weekend that works better for you send me a note. I'd love to get a larger crew together next time. Pics to post soon.

 

[Nomadik Nova]

Sorry I missed it!!

 

[Bear Wrangler]

Pics.

 

[HardRockExpedition]

I got in around 2:30pm due to gettting the permit and other stuff. Because it was late and I only stay for a day so I didn't get a chance to drive and look for Bear Wrangler. When I entered, I just parked very close to the entrance. I did drive down to where bullpen is. The beach was great, plan to come back this Labor day weekend.

 

[evomike]

I got in around 2:30pm due to gettting the permit and other stuff. Because it was late and I only stay for a day so I didn't get a chance to drive and look for Bear Wrangler. When I entered, I just parked very close to the entrance. I did drive down to where bullpen is. The beach was great, plan to come back this Labor day weekend.

get the osv count app labor day usually gets packed at least with the app you can have an idea of how many are on the beach