Assateague Island OSV Tips And Tricks To Drive On The Beach!

I've been asked a lot about doing a "tips and tricks" video for Assateague Island OSV. I have to admit, it was hard coming up with a concept, until we thought about just talking about our experience there and what we like to bring for comfort.
I really hope this video helps, if you have any questions, just let me know and I'd love to help. Here is the link to the National Park Service website that goes over rules, safety equipment, fees and more.
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[@Cor3yonYT]

This was a great video! You guys are awesome! I want to take my son out there to surf fish. Thanks for all the helpful info.

[@kranix9166]

Awesome and informative video ReelJay. Cant wait to try the hoagie from your store. You and Ashley should add hoagie reviews to your itinerary.

[@ReelJayB]

Haha thanks! Definitely a place worth checking out if you are in the area!

[@yogsfan91]

This video couldn't have come at a better time got my osv tag last week and super nervous. Haven't been out since I was 6 with my gp. Super helpful video again JB thank you.

[@ReelJayB]

Wow no way!!! You'll have a great time, enjoy yourself out there! Just take it slow and stay in the ruts, you'll do just fine. If you see us out there, say hi!

[@glenwillard7537]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@nodrogskram1857]

Moving to Berlin shortly and this was very informative. I’m used to snow driving but this seems like a whole different game. Thanks for the advice

[@ReelJayB]

Totally different than snow. You won't slide as much. I grew up in MA driving in the snow 😂

[@nickolassteuer9577]

As always dude, another great video! Thanks for the info. This is something on my bucket list for OCMD as well as camping on Assateague.

[@ReelJayB]

Camping has been on our list too! Reserve one of the beach sites and camp right near the ocean....that would be awesome!!

[@gravelmountain]

Great idea for the box for the grill and lunch. Great video and info - thanks!

[@ReelJayB]

Thanks, glad it helped you out!

[@glaird87]

Thanks for sharing. I am planning for our first trip out.

[@ReelJayB]

Have fun!!! If you see us say hi!

[@alwayssme]

what a treat to see the wild horses! thanks

[@furump243]

This reminds me of our annual trip to Ocracoke. Great vid.

[@saranoble1025]

Oh wow ReelJayB and Ashley! Thank you so much for the great video!!! I will probably watch it a million times!!! So helpful.... I think we can do it! You all are the best....see you out there!😁😎✌️👍🙏

[@ReelJayB]

Absolutely! I'm sure we'll see you out there!

[@ABoyd9509]

You totally can do it!!! See you out there! Can’t wait for the warm weather!

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Cool video. At least you got some shots of the horses. I usually pulled over and took pictures but if they got close I got back into my car. lol The beach looks so nice.

[@ReelJayB]

Those horses can be scary! I was one go inside a car one time...the owners of the car just stood there, they couldn't do anything!

[@Chris-lk8vb]

Great video guys lots of info. Thanks for taking us along. And even an added bonus tip on an awesome looking traveler hoagie 👍. assateague market, mother-in-law worked there for years, day shift you may have run into her before the friendly red head miss Rita. Thanks again see Ya's next video.

[@ReelJayB]

I believe I do remember her!

[@TravB1988]

Great video! Thanks for the refresher! Proposed to my wife on Assateague island then the winds shifted and the damn black flies started attacking lol. So many great memories. See you on the beach in October!

[@ReelJayB]

Once that wind shifts.....game over! Assateague is the perfect place to propose!

[@carlossaavedra1973]

I heard about those flies when do they start bothering around what months ?

[@danwilsonjr9081]

Great video- We have been going Assateague since 2001- and we never went out on the OSV- our trip next week to OC we are going to make it a point to go out and ride the OSV- if you see a red Dodge Ram with NY plates- its us...

[@ReelJayB]

I'll be on the look out for you!! Have a safe trip down from NY!

[@michaelshultz1643]

Definitely have to try subs. My wife and I purchased a easy up with a screen that Velcro’s on easily. Best thing ever to keep flies at bey.

[@ReelJayB]

Those flies are NASTY! I remember one time I was there fishing and the wind shifted. Probably had about 100 flies on my 20qt bait cooler.

[@joshegger3678]

Went and got some subs for dinner tonight before we head back to nw pa in the morning!

[@ReelJayB]

Have a safe trip back!

[@GB-rv8im]

Good stuff! Your videos are great. Next I will need to know how surf fish and what to use equipment/bait/rigs for different types of fish? LOL

[@ReelJayB]

If you haven't already, just out my other surf fishing videos, I go over what rigs I'm using. My website, www.reeljayb.com also has a table for what fish are here during each month, which is always a huge help to decide what to target.

[@GB-rv8im]

@@ReelJayB Thank You!

[@Don-bp2ue]

Your friend Scott L posted a video on his recipe for Crabbies. You should stop by his place and rate them as part of your crap cake series. I told him they looked like a 10!! thanks for the info about driving on the sand. Very good and a lot of tips.

[@ReelJayB]

Scott's a good dude so you know I have to give it a 10!

[@jasonwalker927]

Good morning buddy think for the update and I will be back down there this summer for some fishing and fishing trip on the ocean princess deep sea fishing and I will walk the boardwalk and I will do the update on the village

[@harrisonghrist8303]

Here is another good tip for driving on the Assateague OSV, especially during the summer: GET THERE EARLY!!! Sources tell me that the OSV fills up disturbingly fast on the busiest days; sometimes earlier than 7 AM! I have heard from someone who arrived at the OSV at approximately 5:15 on a Saturday morning in the middle of summer, and there were already 70 vehicles on the beach! It was full by 6:30 that same morning. Here is something even more alarming: the OSV is well known to reach capacity frequently on summer weekends, but nowadays, it is reaching its 145-vehicle limit on summer weekdays as well as weekends in the spring and fall. I have seen it reach 145 vehicles in mid-April! This is why I usually prefer the Chincoteague OSV.

[@ReelJayB]

It really just depends on the day. That's why I suggest to anyone check osvcount.com before you.

[@nathanpetrohilos]

I love camping on assateauge. Been going for 5 years

[@ReelJayB]

Do you camp at the drive in sites or the walk in sites?

[@nathanpetrohilos]

@ReelJayB i camp in the state park. Never tried the national side. I've been trying to convince my lady to go to the national side, but she enjoys the hot showers.

[@nosnerd1967]

Thanks for the vid. Wife is watching with me . we will be down in mid May

[@ReelJayB]

Oh nice, hope you guys liked it! If you see us out there, say hi! May is usually before all the crowds form.

[@terrancekey7997]

Awesome video! Do you have a link for like premade kits? Never been driving on sand before, and just bought a jeep so a first timer. Also do you have a video specificly on fishing spots (areas u can and cant. and how to pick good ones/where good ones are) i will mainly be coming to fish.

[@ReelJayB]

Hey Terrance! All fishing rigs can be bought on my website, www.reeljayb.com there is also a map on thr homepage that shows what fish are around what time of year. Also check out my latest surf fishing video, I think it's labeled "no black drum, but a new species". I go over where to cast. On the OSV zone, you can fish anywhere from the entrance to the VA state line. Email me if you have any other questions [e-mail]

[@terrancekey7997]

Gotcha saved email, but i was talking the OSV kits not fishing rigs haha. Like for the shovel, the deflators, etc.

[@ReelJayB]

@@terrancekey7997 gotcha gotcha! No, they don't have pre-made kits, you'd have to buy everything individually. If you click the Amazon affiliate link in the description inhave the tire delfators in my account.

[@nickw1861]

Coming down next week actually for spring break! Will definitely have to grab a sub, and question…do you have to drive the entire beach to exit? Or are there exits along the way? Or do you just turn around to exit the beach? It’s our first time

[@ReelJayB]

Your going to have a blast! It's an awesome time out there. The OSV only has 1 entrance/exit. So whenever you want to exit, just go back to where you came in from. When leaving, you can't miss the big red sign that says OSV EXIT. If you go all the way to the MD/VA state line, theres poles with thick wire at the border so you won't be able to drive past it, so you'd have to turn around there.

[@nickw1861]

@@ReelJayB awesome thanks man, just gotta get my permits now. subscribed and been watching your videos all day 👍

[@diamomdgrl]

Loved the video. I want to be able to get out to the hook. Unfortunately, I don't have a 4 wheel drive vehicle. I tried to walk it. Collecting shells along the way. I just couldn't get there. Do you know how far it is from the parking lot to the hook? I've tried Google Maps, but it won't go to the hook.

[@ReelJayB]

I believe that's on the VA side. I'm not familiar with that side at all but checked it on Google Earth. It says its roughly 3.13 miles.

[@geotubeocho]

Great video. Im a veteran, is the park pass free and the OSV pass? Or just the island pass? Thanks.

[@ReelJayB]

Not sure about the federal park, but the state park is free for vets. The federal is either free or discounted. There aren't any discounts for the OSV pass, it's full price.

[@joshegger3678]

Do you think a new honda pilot would work in the osv?

[@ReelJayB]

If it's 4WD or AWD you'll be fine. If it's not, I wouldn't risk taking it out there, the tow fee is expensive.

[@timcikovic2778]

Don't get jealous, but I also subscribe to Daniel Kester's Coast.

[@ReelJayB]

Hahaha no jealousy here. His grandson and my son play together.

[@MayorofNumber3]

I really really miss all the food from BURN PIZZA!!!

[@ReelJayB]

They have real good pizza! Sadly they made a business decision my wife and I were not happy with, so we won't be going there anymore. If you follow them on social media, you'll see their post from last November.

[@MayorofNumber3]

@@ReelJayB oh that I’m not sure about. My wife was working there part time before we moved back here to Pa. They treated us well and had a good time hanging out there with the employees and locals.

[@guytwo20]

Can we ride fat tire bikes on the osv or regular beach areas?

[@ReelJayB]

I have no idea, I haven't seen any so I'd assume no? Try calling the ranger station, because it could be one of those examples where the federal side says no but the state side says yes.

[@thomasbean7704]

So the question I have is, is that Italian sub better than the one from Anthony’s? 😊

[@ReelJayB]

That's TBD...I haven't had Anthony's yet, we're hoping to try them this summer.

[@thomasbean7704]

@@ReelJayB IMHO Anthon’y’s (beer, wine, & deli) has the best subs in OC. Whenever going offshore, I always get a sub or two for the trip. DELICIOUS!!!

[@ReelJayB]

@@thomasbean7704 nothing like a nice sub and offshore fishing! Definitely going to give them a try! Thanks for the tip.

[@Cammisa10]

Do they have like a 1 day permit to go out and drive on? Or is the $120 permit exactly that?

[@ReelJayB]

They only offer the yearly pass.

[@jdc3636]

That’s expensive

[@dawnrosen9608]

Have you searched the beaches with black light flashlights for gems and glowing rocks?

[@ReelJayB]

No, I didn't even know that was a thing. Does it really work?

[@dawnrosen9608]

@@ReelJayB there are many that glow. I will be there in a few weeks. Let you know if I find anything.🙂

[@jonhanson6128]

All you going to find is the beach lit up with ghost crabs

[@UNITSandman]

Do I need to worry about a wait for the vehicle count if I go on a Saturday in the morning?

[@ReelJayB]

Saturday morning is the busiest time. It's been maxed out at 145 vehicles at 7am. If you go around 5am or 6am you'll probably be able to get on.

[@UNITSandman]

Should I bring a portable bathroom or will there be something there? On the osv zone

[@ReelJayB]

@@UNITSandman I suggest brining one, we use a portable shower tent.

[@UNITSandman]

@@ReelJayB thank you!

[@SrtHemiPower]

How far did you go right

[@ReelJayB]

To get to the OSV or when I drove on the beach?

[@zinx3213]

What's the bathroom situation lol?

[@ReelJayB]

Dunes or ocean....

[@danlamartina8583]

One thing you forgot to mention is people tend to dig holes for fires DONT RUN IN THEM KEEP YOUR EYES FOR THESE And dabree on the beach also where shoes in the surf you are not sure whats in the surf fishing hooks and some fish make a nasty day.Also there are no gas stations on the beach.

[@Julav03]

Price for car .??

[@ReelJayB]

Check with the national park service website. They have the entrance fees to the park as well as the yearly OSV pass fee.

[@rsaxon1711]

How far down the beach did you drive on this video?

[@ReelJayB]

I stopped at the bullpen, so I didn't go too far.

[@rsaxon1711]

@@ReelJayB Video is great. We just purchased a property in OC a few years ago. Know people fish off the beach but did not know what and how to do it. Thanks for the info!

[@ReelJayB]

@@rsaxon1711 the osv side is my favorite place to fish off the beach. Good luck!

[@mymaryland9547]

Where do you live!

[@mymaryland9547]

I live close by, I’m there every weekend when it’s warm, that’s why I asked. I probably waved to you a couple of times.

[@jonhanson6128]

The pony’s know how to open any cooler and will eat anything on a table or with in reach . I never been but it kicked but I also know how to read them as well .

[@ReelJayB]

Yes they will! The camp sites have custom storage places under the picnic tables to store your food. Once I saw one go into a car and eat things in the car! The poor dude and his wife just stood there not knowing what to do.

[@joescott803]

I was interested in camping there as suggested by a friend but all in all sounds like a money racket. That’s a shame

[@ReelJayB]

I'd recommend it, it's not a money racket at all. The money is used to keep up with the maintenance of the park, which they do a great job.