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Assateague Island National Seashore
National Seashore · MD, VA
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.
Park report
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20Free
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available41 activities
Park Name
InfoAssateague Island National Seashore
Designation
InfoNational Seashore
State(s)
InfoMD, VA
Phone
Info4106411441
asis_information@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$45
Operating Hours
InfoOpen year round, 24 hours a day.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Activity: Arts and Culture
InfoAvailable
Activity: Auto and ATV
InfoAvailable
Activity: Auto Off-Roading
InfoAvailable
Activity: Astronomy
InfoAvailable
Activity: Stargazing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Backcountry Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Canoe or Kayak Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Car or Front Country Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
InfoAvailable
Activity: Group Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: RV Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Compass and GPS
InfoAvailable
Activity: Geocaching
InfoAvailable
Theme: Animals
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Birds
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Fish
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Horses (wild)
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Tortoises and Turtles
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Climate Change
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Coasts, Islands and Atolls
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Dunes
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoSpring: 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. Win
Getting There
InfoThere 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 1
GPS Coordinates
Info38.0559° N, -75.2452° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website