Assateague Island National Seashore
National Park Service, Maryland.
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.
Camping and Day Use
Activities and Experiences
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Horse Camping
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
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.
