Assateague Island National Seashore

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Wild horses on the dunes at Assateague

About Assateague Island National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.

Quick Facts

State Maryland
Designation National Seashore
State Code MD,VA
Weather Spring: Often windy and cool with lows in the 40's and highs in the 60's. Summer: Hot and humid with lows in the 60's and highs in the 80's. Fall:…

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle $25.00

Assateague 7 day vehicle pass.

Entrance - Motorcycle $20.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Per Person $0.00

Assateague per person walk-in or bicycle

Operating Hours

Open year round, 24 hours a day.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Arts and Culture Auto and ATV Auto Off-Roading Astronomy Stargazing Biking Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Car or Front Country Camping Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) Group Camping RV Camping Compass and GPS Geocaching Fishing Saltwater Fishing Guided Tours Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Off-Trail Permitted Hiking Horse Trekking Horse Camping (see also camping) Horseback Riding Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Canoeing Canoe or Kayak Camping Kayaking Stand Up Paddleboarding Junior Ranger Program Surfing Swimming Saltwater Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

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