Back Country Camping - Pine Tree

Only dead and down wood may be collected for campfires. The site accommodates one party and requires a backcountry permit obtained on a first-come, first-served basis from the Maryland District Ranger Station on the day of departure. Permits are valid for up to seven days and cost $10 per person over 16 years old, plus a park entrance fee. Pets are not allowed at backcountry sites, and motorized transport of campers or equipment is strictly prohibited. The bayside location offers opportunities to observe wild horses grazing in salt marshes and provides a different perspective from the oceanside sites. GPS systems may be unreliable in this area, so visitors should rely on maps from the ranger station.