Wild ponies gallop across Assateague Island's dunes, drawing thousands to Chincoteague's shores each summer. The annual Pony Swim in July turns this Virginia island into a spectacle of nature and tradition. Seven RV parks base your adventure amid beaches, the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, and fresh seafood shacks on Main Street.
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Chincoteague Island thrives on its herd of wild ponies that swim from Assateague during Pony Penning week in late July. Climb the red-and-white Chincoteague Lighthouse for views over salt marshes and the Atlantic. Bike the 3-mile Wildlife Refuge trail to spot birds at Teal Pond or launch kayaks from Black Narrows into calm channels. Fresh oysters steam at Don's Seafood on Maddox Boulevard.
Tom's Cove Park draws budget campers with WiFi and rates from $55 a night right by the refuge beach. Families chase fun at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island, complete with WiFi from $85. Inlet View Campground and Pine Grove Campground suit quiet seekers near tidal creeks. Chincoteague Bay RV Resort & Cottages pampers with a pool, laundry, showers, and WiFi from $98 on the bay.
Chincoteague is famous for the wild ponies of Assateague Island and the annual Pony Swim in July. Buyer's Auction follows on Slack's Island field. Campers base here to watch the herd cross the channel, hike refuge trails, and climb the lighthouse for marsh views. Total visitors top 50,000 during Penning week.
Find seven RV parks in Chincoteague including Tom's Cove Park, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, and Chincoteague Bay RV Resort. Tom's Cove starts at $55 with WiFi near the beach. Jellystone offers family fun from $85; Chincoteague Bay has pools and laundry from $98 on the bay waterfront.
Yes, most Chincoteague RV parks welcome pets including Tom's Cove Park and Jellystone. Check policies at Inlet View or Pine Grove for breed rules. Leash pets on refuge trails; ponies roam free on Assateague, so secure animals at sites near Maddox Boulevard.