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

  • Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

Activities and Experiences

  • Assateague Island National Seashore Osv Permits

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.

Additional Information

  • Assateague Island National Seashore Map
  • Assateague Island National Seashore Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Wild horses in the salt marshes on Assateague IslandAssateague's wild horses can often be found grazing in salt marshes.
  • Assateague Island National Seashore
  • Wild Horses on the dunes at AssateagueThere are few places in the United States where you can view wild horses.Take advantage of the opportunity to view these horses in a natural habitat.
  • Tree Swallows Migrating along AssateagueEnormous flocks of migrating tree swallows stop and rest on Assateague beaches in the fall.
  • Camping at AssateagueTent camping in the Oceanside campground at Assateague is a great way to relax and recreate at the beach.
  • Waves on Assateague beachVisit the shifting sands at the water's edge where thousands of waves change the beach every day.

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