Assateague Island National Seashore — National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD Hours and Location

7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD   21811Driving Directions
Phone: (410)641-1441(410)641-1441 Maps & Directions

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National Seashore

Operating Hours & Seasons

Assateague Island National Seashore - Maryland District

Open year round, 24 hours a day.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:Open 24 hours
• Monday:Open 24 hours
• Tuesday:Open 24 hours
• Wednesday:Open 24 hours
• Thursday:Open 24 hours
• Friday:Open 24 hours
• Saturday:Open 24 hours

Assateague Island National Seashore - Virginia District

Open January-February: 6 am - 6 pm. March-April: 6 am - 8 pm. May-September: 5 am - 10 pm. October: 6 am - 8 pm. November-December: 6 am - 6 pm.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Monday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Tuesday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Wednesday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Thursday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Friday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Saturday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $20.00 - Assateague 7 day per vehicle pass
  Entrance into Assateague Island National Seashore & Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Valid for 7 days.
• $20.00 - Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Weekly Pass
  Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Daily Pass is valid for vehicle entry to Assateague Island National Seashore for 7 days. Purchased at the Chincoteague NWR.

Entrance Passes:

• $40.00 - Assateague Island National Seashore Annual Pass
  Valid for 1 year from month of purchase for entry to Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge.
• $40.00 - Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Pass
  (valid for 1 year)
• $15.00 - Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Beach Parking Permit
  Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Beach Parking Permit combined with the Federal Duck Stamp will gain entry into Assateague Island National Seashore for 1 vehicle. (valid for 1 year, July 1 to June 30, at all National Wildlife Refuges)

About

Life on the Edge

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.

Directions

There are two entrances to Assateague Island National Seashore. Assateague's north entrance is at the end of Route 611, eight miles south of Ocean City, MD. The south entrance is at the end of Route 175, two miles east of Chincoteague, VA. There is no vehicle access between the two entrances on Assateague Island. Vehicles must return to the mainland to access either the north or south entrance.

Visitor Centers

Toms Cove Visitor Center

The Toms Cove Visitor Center is located in the Virginia District within the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Exhibits: Beachcombing exhibits, educational brochures, a marine aquarium and touch tank. Facilities: A bookstore, entrance passes, over-sand vehicle permits, overnight fishing passes, campfire reservations, lost and found and emergency services. Programs: Regularly scheduled park activities are available seasonally. Education programs for schools are given spring and fall. Assateague Island Visitor Center

The Assateague Island Visitor Center is located in the Maryland District of Assateague Island before the Verrazzano Bridge entrance into the park. Exhibits: Marine aquariums, touch tank, exhibits, brochures, maps and a film about the wild horses of the island. Facilities: Restrooms, bookstore, entrance passes, lost and found and emergency services. Programs: Regularly scheduled park activities are available seasonally. Education programs for schools are given throughout the year.

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: Warm with lows in the 50's and highs in the 70's. Winter: Damp cold and often windy. Lows in the 20's, highs in the 40's.

Permits and Reservations Information