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Paddle the Bays of Assateague: Four-Hour Rentals from Bayside Stand
A focused four-hour rental offering single and tandem kayaks, canoes, and standup paddleboards for navigating Assateague Island’s sheltered waters.
Paddle the Bays of Assateague: Four-Hour Rentals from Bayside Stand.
Spend four hours exploring the sheltered bays and inlets around Assateague Island with gear options that range from single kayaks to tandem kayaks, canoes and stand‑up paddleboards. The short, self‑guided rental is run through Assateague Outfitters and is intended as an accessible way to connect with the national seashore’s marine landscape.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Choose your craft
Rentals include single kayaks, tandem kayaks, standup paddleboards and canoes, letting you tailor the outing to skill level and group size.
Assateague’s sheltered bays
The route threads through the scenic waters around Assateague Island, offering sheltered paddling among bays and marsh edges for an intimate encounter with the seashore.
A compact half‑day window
This is a four‑hour rental—long enough to get away from the launch and back before sunset in summer, but short enough to fit a morning or afternoon outing into a travel day.
What the day feels like
What four hours feels like on the water
The rental opens a focused window on Assateague’s coastal waterways: launch, ferry out across a bay or skirt a marsh edge, then pick a calm line to explore for a couple of hours before returning to the launch. Options of single or tandem kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards let small groups or solo paddlers shape the day.
THE OPTIONS
Choose your craft
Rentals include single kayaks, tandem kayaks, standup paddleboards and canoes, letting you tailor the outing to skill level and group size.
THE SETTING
Assateague’s sheltered bays
The route threads through the scenic waters around Assateague Island, offering sheltered paddling among bays and marsh edges for an intimate encounter with the seashore.
THE PACE
A compact half‑day window
This is a four‑hour rental—long enough to get away from the launch and back before sunset in summer, but short enough to fit a morning or afternoon outing into a travel day.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should look elsewhere
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals run for four hours—suitable for a morning or afternoon launch. Plan around daylight and local weather conditions.
Bring sun protection, water, and any personal flotation device preferences; note that rates do not include Assateague Island National Seashore entrance fees.
Rates start at $50 for a single kayak; other craft pricing is listed by the operator. Park entrance fees are separate (see FAQs).
The rental is offered through Assateague Outfitters in the Berlin, Maryland area, launching from the Bayside Stand.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental?
Rentals are four hours in duration.
What craft options are available and what do they cost?
Available craft include single kayaks ($50), tandem kayaks ($60), standup paddleboards ($60), and canoes ($60).
Does the rental rate include Assateague Island entrance fees?
No—rates do not include the park entrance fee. The Assateague Island National Seashore fee is $25 per vehicle and is valid for seven days.
Where is the rental based?
The service is operated by Assateague Outfitters based in the Berlin, Maryland area, launching from the Bayside Stand.
What is the starting price?
Starting price is $50 for a single kayak rental.
How long is the park pass valid?
The Assateague Island National Seashore vehicle fee is valid for seven days.