BERLIN CANOE FIELD GUIDE
Bayside Stand: A Full‑Day Paddle into Assateague’s Coastal Waters
Full‑day (9 AM–6 PM) rentals of single and tandem kayaks, standup paddleboards and canoes from Assateague Outfitters — a practical guide to a self‑guided day on the waters of Assateague Island National Seashore.
Bayside Stand: A Full‑Day Paddle into Assateague’s Coastal Waters.
Launch from Bayside Stand in Berlin, Maryland, and spend a full day (9 AM–6 PM) exploring the open bays and sheltered waterways that fringe Assateague Island. Assateague Outfitters supplies single and tandem kayaks, standup paddleboards and canoes for a self‑guided day on the water, where wildlife and wide coastal views are the chief rewards.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Multiple boat choices to suit your day
Rent a single kayak, tandem kayak, standup paddleboard or canoe — rates start at $60 for a single kayak and typically range to $70 for tandem, SUP and canoe rentals.
Open‑to‑close, full‑day access
Rentals run for a full day from 9 AM to 6 PM, giving paddlers ample time to plan a self‑guided exploration of the island’s bays and inlets.
Coastal waters and wildlife
The experience centers on the natural beauty and wildlife of Assateague Island National Seashore — a day on the water is the primary way this rental is meant to be enjoyed.
What the day feels like
What a day on the water feels like
From the moment you set off from Bayside Stand, the rental is structured as a self‑guided, full‑day outing: choose your craft at Assateague Outfitters, spend the daylight hours on the island’s bays and channels observing wildlife and coastal scenery, and return the equipment by the scheduled end of the rental day.
THE CRAFT
Multiple boat choices to suit your day
Rent a single kayak, tandem kayak, standup paddleboard or canoe — rates start at $60 for a single kayak and typically range to $70 for tandem, SUP and canoe rentals.
THE SCHEDULE
Open‑to‑close, full‑day access
Rentals run for a full day from 9 AM to 6 PM, giving paddlers ample time to plan a self‑guided exploration of the island’s bays and inlets.
THE SETTING
Coastal waters and wildlife
The experience centers on the natural beauty and wildlife of Assateague Island National Seashore — a day on the water is the primary way this rental is meant to be enjoyed.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this rental
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rental period is full day, 9 AM to 6 PM. Book with Assateague Outfitters and plan your route and timing around daylight and weather.
Bring appropriate clothing, sun protection and any personal safety gear you prefer; note that rates cover the craft rental but not park entry.
Rates start at $60 for a single kayak (tandem kayak, SUP and canoe are $70). Rates do not include the Assateague Island National Seashore entrance fee of $25 per vehicle (valid for 7 days).
The operator is Assateague Outfitters; the rental and launch take place from Bayside Stand in Berlin, Maryland, for access to Assateague Island’s waters.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the rental hours?
Full‑day rentals run from 9 AM to 6 PM.
What craft are available and how much do they cost?
Single kayaks start at $60. Tandem kayaks, standup paddleboards and canoes are $70.
Is the park entrance fee included in the rental?
No. The rental rates do not include the Assateague Island National Seashore entrance fee; the park fee is $25 per vehicle and is valid for 7 days.
Who operates the rentals?
The rentals are operated by Assateague Outfitters from Bayside Stand in Berlin, Maryland.
How long can I keep the craft?
Rentals are for the full day — the operator’s listed rental window is 9 AM to 6 PM.