Assateague Island
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.
Assateague Island National Seashore spans both Maryland and Virginia coasts. In Virginia, the park is open January-March: 6 am - 6 pm.; April: 6 am - 8 pm.; May-September: 5 am - 10 pm.; October: 6 am - 8 pm.; and November-December: 6 am - 6 pm. For Virginia information, call (757) 336-6577.
The Toms Cove Visitor Center is located on the south side of Beach Road, prior to the beach parking areas. TheVisitor Center is open March - November 7 days a week; December - February the center is open Friday through Monday. Hours are: Winter, Spring & Fall: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. and Summer: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Center is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
Cost (Virginia portion)
Foot/Bicycle: No Fee
Vehicle: $5.00 - 1 Day
Vehicle: $15.00 - 7 Days
Vehicle: $30.00 - Refuge Annual Pass, valid 1 year from purchase.
Vehicle: $30.00 - USFWS Migratory Waterfowl Duck Stamp ($15.00) plus beach parking fee ($15.00)
The following passes are also valid:
Vehicle: $80.00 - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, valid 1 year from purchase
Vehicle: $10.00 - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass, 62 years and older, lifetime
Vehicle: Free - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass, permanent disability, lifetime
Park information courtesy of National Park Service Assateague Island National Seashore. For more information go to National Park Service's web site.
Photos courtesy of National Park Service
