Information
OSV Status
10/18/26 MD OSV is CLOSED due to overwash. VA South OSV is closed. Beware of overwash conditions at high tides. The VA North OSV fishing mile is closed.
Posted or updated Oct 22, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore is a National Seashore in Maryland, Virginia. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 11 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $20.
MarylandVirginia National Seashore America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
0
Campgrounds
11
Visitor centers
3
Current alerts and closures
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Entrance fees and passes
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $25 | Assateague 7 day vehicle pass. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $20 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Per Person | Free | Assateague per person walk-in or bicycle |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $45 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. Fee details on nps.gov
Things to do
Bird at Toms Cove
The Virginia district of Assateague Island lies within the Atlantic Flyway, providing excellent birding opportunities year-round. No matter what time of year you visit, a great spot to start your birding adventure is along Beach Road overlooking Toms Cove.
Year-round
Crabbing at Assateague Island
Who doesn’t love to eat a blue crab? After all, the literal translation of this Latin name (Callinectes sapidus) is the beautiful (calli) swimmer (nectes) that is savory (sapidus). Crabbing is a great activity for the entire family regardless of age.
Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed
Ranger-Led Programs at Assateague
A variety of ranger guided programs are available to encourage visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn more about the barrier island environment.
Spring, Summer, Fall
See all 6 things to do in Assateague Island →
Activities the NPS lists for Assateague Island.
Arts and CultureAuto and ATVAuto Off-RoadingAstronomyStargazingBikingCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCar or Front Country CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Group CampingRV CampingCompass and GPSGeocachingFishingSaltwater FishingGuided ToursHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingOff-Trail Permitted HikingHorse TrekkingHorse Camping (see also camping)Horseback RidingHunting and GatheringHuntingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingStand Up PaddleboardingJunior Ranger ProgramSurfingSwimmingSaltwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Open year round, 24 hours a day.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
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.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 4106411441
- [email protected]
- Address
- 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811
- Coordinates
- 38.0559, -75.2452· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assateague Island Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 4:00PM | 4106411441 | Yes |
| Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center | Mon 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM | 4106411441 ext. 2 | Yes |
| Maryland District Ranger Contact Station & Campground Office | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 410-641-1441 press #1 | Yes |
Campgrounds
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Country Camping - Green Run | 1 | 1 | 1 | No | $10 | — |
| Back Country Camping - Little Levels | 1 | 0 | 1 | No | $10 | — |
| Back Country Camping - Pine Tree | 1 | 0 | 1 | No | $10 | — |
| Back Country Camping - Pope Bay | 1 | 1 | 1 | No | $10 | — |
| Back Country Camping - State Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | No | $10 | — |
| Back Country Camping - Tingles Island | 1 | 0 | 1 | No | $10 | — |
| Bayside Drive-in Campground | 22 | 22 | 0 | Yes, up to 45 ft | $40 | Recreation.gov |
| Horse camping | 2 | 2 | 0 | Yes, up to 45 ft | $80 | Recreation.gov |
| Oceanside Drive-in Campground | 16 | 16 | 0 | Yes, up to 45 ft | $40 | Recreation.gov |
| Oceanside Group Campground | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $80 | Recreation.gov |
| Oceanside Walk-in campground | 62 | 21 | 0 | No | $40 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/asis/index.htm
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