Assateague Island National Seashore
1 campground in the park · 61 nearby · 5 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationOSV Status9/1/26 MD open to State Line. VA South OSV fully open to 48 vehicles. The VA North OSV fishing mile is closed.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $25 per vehicle
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 1 campgroundReserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 61 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 5 sitesWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $45Assateague Island only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 1
Camping near the park 61
- Aerial viewCampground
Pine Grove Campground
10 mi · Chincoteague, VA
- Aerial viewRV Park
Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island
11 mi · Chincoteague, VA
Free and dispersed nearby 5
See them on the mapServices nearby: 8 dump stations · 1 rest area
About Assateague Island
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Auto and ATV
- Auto Off-Roading
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
Plan your visit
Getting there
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…
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. Winter: Damp cold and…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle$25
- Motorcycle, 7 days$20
- Assateague Island annual pass$45
Hours
Open year round, 24 hours a day.
Getting there
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.
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. Winter: Damp cold and often windy. Lows in the 20's, highs in the 40's.
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