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Frequently Asked Questions

Assateague

Pets are not allowed in certain areas, such as the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and some backcountry campsites. In areas where pets are allowed, they must be kept on a leash.

For the State Beach:

Day Use Areas • Pets allowed in day use areas after Labor Day to the Friday of Memorial Day weekend • Pets allowed on the Rackliffe Trail on the mainland Campground • During the camping season (last week of April – November 1st), pets allowed only in camp loops G, H, and I and adjoining beaches • During the camping season (last week of April- November 1), pets allowed on the hiker/biker path on the west side of Campground Road only • When the campground is closed (November 1st- third week of April), pets are permitted in all campground loops and the beach Marina • Pets allowed in marina areas

For the National Park:

Pets are permitted only in specific areas of the Maryland portion of the National Seashore. Please manage your pets. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times! Please pick up after your pet.The hot sand and sun can be harder on your pet than it is on you. Unattended and unrestrained animals can disturb and harm island wildlife and other park visitors. Pets are prohibited in the following areas to protect wildlife, habitat and visitors: • The entire Virginia portion of Assateague Island * • All backcountry campsites • Nature trails • Lifeguard-protected beach • Portions of Assateague State Park • North of the State Park to the Ocean City inlet *Pets are prohibited in the entire Virginia portion of Assateague Island, even in your car. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages nearly all of the land area on the Virginia portion of Assateague Island as Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.  
Categories: Assateague, Pets

Springfest

Technically, pets are not allowed at Springfest.  There is an exception for service animals.
Categories: Pets, Springfest

Pets

Pets are allowed on the beach and boardwalk from October 1 to April 30 in Ocean City and any time on Assateague; however, pets must be leashed at all times and the owner is responsible for removing any waste. There are lots of pet friendly hotels in town. Also,  The Ocean City Dog Park is on 94th Street, bayside.
Categories: Beaches, Pets
Pets are only permitted on the Boardwalk between October 1st and April 30th, and they must be kept on a leash.
Categories: Boardwalk FAQ, Pets
There are many hotels in Ocean City which welcome dogs. For a full list, click here.
Category: Pets
Yes there are quite a few restaurants with outdoor seating which welcome dogs. For a full list, click here.
Category: Pets
If you can’t find rooms in one of the various Ocean City hotels that allow pets, or if you chose a rental that doesn’t allow pets but want your dog to join you during the day on your vacation, there are several kennels in the area that will board your pet. Some allow regular day visits and will accept your pet for overnight or extended absences. Village Kennels –  410-352-5108 Bishopville, MD Dogtel Hotel – 410-213-8188 West Ocean City Delmarva Kennels – 302-436-2275 Selbyville, DE    
Category: Pets
Yes there are:
  • VCA Delmarva Animal Hospital10311 Old Ocean City BoulevardBerlin, MD(410) 629-1800
  • Ocean City Animal Hospital11843 Ocean GatewayOcean City, MD (410) 213-1170
  • Berlin Animal Hospital, 10302 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD 21811 (410) 641-1841
  • Precious Paws Animal Hosp Inc118 Atlantic AveOcean View, DE 19970(302) 539-5763
  • Whaleyville Animal Hospital8901 Whaleyville Rd, Whaleyville, MD 21872 (410) 352-3311
  • Sussex Veterinary Hospital Ltd, 30053 Vines Creek Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939 (302) 732-9433
Category: Pets
Technically, pets are not allowed at Springfest.  There is an exception for service animals.
Categories: Pets, Springfest
Pets are not allowed in certain areas, such as the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and some backcountry campsites. In areas where pets are allowed, they must be kept on a leash.

For the State Beach:

Day Use Areas • Pets allowed in day use areas after Labor Day to the Friday of Memorial Day weekend • Pets allowed on the Rackliffe Trail on the mainland Campground • During the camping season (last week of April – November 1st), pets allowed only in camp loops G, H, and I and adjoining beaches • During the camping season (last week of April- November 1), pets allowed on the hiker/biker path on the west side of Campground Road only • When the campground is closed (November 1st- third week of April), pets are permitted in all campground loops and the beach Marina • Pets allowed in marina areas

For the National Park:

Pets are permitted only in specific areas of the Maryland portion of the National Seashore. Please manage your pets. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times! Please pick up after your pet.The hot sand and sun can be harder on your pet than it is on you. Unattended and unrestrained animals can disturb and harm island wildlife and other park visitors. Pets are prohibited in the following areas to protect wildlife, habitat and visitors: • The entire Virginia portion of Assateague Island * • All backcountry campsites • Nature trails • Lifeguard-protected beach • Portions of Assateague State Park • North of the State Park to the Ocean City inlet *Pets are prohibited in the entire Virginia portion of Assateague Island, even in your car. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages nearly all of the land area on the Virginia portion of Assateague Island as Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.  
Categories: Assateague, Pets

Boardwalk FAQ

Pets are only permitted on the Boardwalk between October 1st and April 30th, and they must be kept on a leash.
Categories: Boardwalk FAQ, Pets

Beaches

Pets are allowed on the beach and boardwalk from October 1 to April 30 in Ocean City and any time on Assateague; however, pets must be leashed at all times and the owner is responsible for removing any waste. There are lots of pet friendly hotels in town. Also,  The Ocean City Dog Park is on 94th Street, bayside.
Categories: Beaches, Pets

Assateague

Pets are not allowed in certain areas, such as the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and some backcountry campsites. In areas where pets are allowed, they must be kept on a leash.

For the State Beach:

Day Use Areas • Pets allowed in day use areas after Labor Day to the Friday of Memorial Day weekend • Pets allowed on the Rackliffe Trail on the mainland Campground • During the camping season (last week of April – November 1st), pets allowed only in camp loops G, H, and I and adjoining beaches • During the camping season (last week of April- November 1), pets allowed on the hiker/biker path on the west side of Campground Road only • When the campground is closed (November 1st- third week of April), pets are permitted in all campground loops and the beach Marina • Pets allowed in marina areas

For the National Park:

Pets are permitted only in specific areas of the Maryland portion of the National Seashore. Please manage your pets. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times! Please pick up after your pet.The hot sand and sun can be harder on your pet than it is on you. Unattended and unrestrained animals can disturb and harm island wildlife and other park visitors. Pets are prohibited in the following areas to protect wildlife, habitat and visitors: • The entire Virginia portion of Assateague Island * • All backcountry campsites • Nature trails • Lifeguard-protected beach • Portions of Assateague State Park • North of the State Park to the Ocean City inlet *Pets are prohibited in the entire Virginia portion of Assateague Island, even in your car. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages nearly all of the land area on the Virginia portion of Assateague Island as Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.  
Categories: Assateague, Pets

Springfest

Technically, pets are not allowed at Springfest.  There is an exception for service animals.
Categories: Pets, Springfest

Pets

Pets are allowed on the beach and boardwalk from October 1 to April 30 in Ocean City and any time on Assateague; however, pets must be leashed at all times and the owner is responsible for removing any waste. There are lots of pet friendly hotels in town. Also,  The Ocean City Dog Park is on 94th Street, bayside.
Categories: Beaches, Pets
Pets are only permitted on the Boardwalk between October 1st and April 30th, and they must be kept on a leash.
Categories: Boardwalk FAQ, Pets
There are many hotels in Ocean City which welcome dogs. For a full list, click here.
Category: Pets
Yes there are quite a few restaurants with outdoor seating which welcome dogs. For a full list, click here.
Category: Pets
If you can’t find rooms in one of the various Ocean City hotels that allow pets, or if you chose a rental that doesn’t allow pets but want your dog to join you during the day on your vacation, there are several kennels in the area that will board your pet. Some allow regular day visits and will accept your pet for overnight or extended absences. Village Kennels –  410-352-5108 Bishopville, MD Dogtel Hotel – 410-213-8188 West Ocean City Delmarva Kennels – 302-436-2275 Selbyville, DE    
Category: Pets
Yes there are:
  • VCA Delmarva Animal Hospital10311 Old Ocean City BoulevardBerlin, MD(410) 629-1800
  • Ocean City Animal Hospital11843 Ocean GatewayOcean City, MD (410) 213-1170
  • Berlin Animal Hospital, 10302 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD 21811 (410) 641-1841
  • Precious Paws Animal Hosp Inc118 Atlantic AveOcean View, DE 19970(302) 539-5763
  • Whaleyville Animal Hospital8901 Whaleyville Rd, Whaleyville, MD 21872 (410) 352-3311
  • Sussex Veterinary Hospital Ltd, 30053 Vines Creek Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939 (302) 732-9433
Category: Pets
Technically, pets are not allowed at Springfest.  There is an exception for service animals.
Categories: Pets, Springfest
Pets are not allowed in certain areas, such as the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and some backcountry campsites. In areas where pets are allowed, they must be kept on a leash.

For the State Beach:

Day Use Areas • Pets allowed in day use areas after Labor Day to the Friday of Memorial Day weekend • Pets allowed on the Rackliffe Trail on the mainland Campground • During the camping season (last week of April – November 1st), pets allowed only in camp loops G, H, and I and adjoining beaches • During the camping season (last week of April- November 1), pets allowed on the hiker/biker path on the west side of Campground Road only • When the campground is closed (November 1st- third week of April), pets are permitted in all campground loops and the beach Marina • Pets allowed in marina areas

For the National Park:

Pets are permitted only in specific areas of the Maryland portion of the National Seashore. Please manage your pets. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times! Please pick up after your pet.The hot sand and sun can be harder on your pet than it is on you. Unattended and unrestrained animals can disturb and harm island wildlife and other park visitors. Pets are prohibited in the following areas to protect wildlife, habitat and visitors: • The entire Virginia portion of Assateague Island * • All backcountry campsites • Nature trails • Lifeguard-protected beach • Portions of Assateague State Park • North of the State Park to the Ocean City inlet *Pets are prohibited in the entire Virginia portion of Assateague Island, even in your car. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages nearly all of the land area on the Virginia portion of Assateague Island as Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.  
Categories: Assateague, Pets

Boardwalk FAQ

Pets are only permitted on the Boardwalk between October 1st and April 30th, and they must be kept on a leash.
Categories: Boardwalk FAQ, Pets

Beaches

Pets are allowed on the beach and boardwalk from October 1 to April 30 in Ocean City and any time on Assateague; however, pets must be leashed at all times and the owner is responsible for removing any waste. There are lots of pet friendly hotels in town. Also,  The Ocean City Dog Park is on 94th Street, bayside.
Categories: Beaches, Pets

11 COMMENTS

  1. What are the O.C. Police 👮‍♀️ doing to minimize the pot smoke all over the place?…
    We have gone from fighting cigarette smoke – to pot smoke!!!
    This is out of control
    Not good to walk my Grandkids around

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  3. Hello, I’m looking to relocate from Fayette County, Pa to Berlin, Md. There is my Fiance and 12 year old daughter and myself. I have heard that some hotels will allow you to stay at the hotel while you work there. I was wondering if there are any hotels in ocean city or around ocean city that might be hiring that may help with housing? I have experience in housekeeping, waitress and as a cook. I also worked other jobs as well. My fiance is multi talented. He can work security, construction, electrical work, plumbing, lawn care, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated… Thank You!!

  4. Hi, what is beach access like for people with disabilities? I do not need a wheelchair. I need a solid, relatively even surface to walk on. Where can I find this information?

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