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.
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $25 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25Entrance - Motorcycle: $20
- HoursOpen year round, 24 hours a day.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 4106411441 · asis_information@nps.gov
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 Assa
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Assateague Island National Seashore — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Assateague Island National Seashore?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Can you camp at Assateague Island National Seashore?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include ASIS MD Bike Trail, ASIS MD Life of the Dunes Trail, ASIS MD Life of the Forest Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Assateague Island National Seashore. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
Open year round, 24 hours a day.
Nearby sites
Leonard J. DeFrancisci / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
NASA / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
