Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia.

Located on the Indigenous homelands of the Pocomoke and Occohannock people, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge protects beach, dune, marsh, and maritime forest habitats. Established in 1943 to protect migratory birds, this refuge is now one of the most visited in the United States. This gem of Eastern Virginia is a birder's paradise, as well as the home of cultural treasures such as Assateague Lighthouse and the world famous Chincoteague ponies.  

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Beachcombing
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Environmental Education
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Non-Motorized Boating
  • Off Highway Vehicle
  • Paddling
  • Photography
  • Visitor Center
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Take Route 13 South to Route 175 (about 5 miles past Pocomoke City, MD). See below. 

From I-95 enter Route 301 North, following signs to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, to Route 50. Take Route 50 East to Route 13 South (in Salisbury, MD). From Route 13 South take Route 175 (about 5 miles past Pocomoke City, MD). See below. 

From I-97 take Route 301 North, following signs to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, to Route 50. Take Route 50 East to Route 13 South (in Salisbury, MD). From Route 13 South take Route 175 (about 5 miles past Pocomoke City, MD). See below. 

From I-64 take Route 13 North, following signs to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Travel Route 13 North to Route 175. See below. 

Travel East on Route 175 to Chincoteague Island. After crossing the drawbridge, go straight at the traffic light onto Maddox Blvd. Follow the signs to Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. 

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