Entrance - Private Vehicle
$25.00Assateague 7 day vehicle pass.
MD,VA
Assateague Island National Seashore
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Assateague Island National Seashore at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Ranger-Led Programs at Assateague
- Nearby city
- Berlin, MD
Explore this park
About Assateague Island National Seashore
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.
1 current NPS alert
- Information: OSV Status
Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 27, 2026). Official Assateague Island National Seashore page on nps.gov
Weather Information
- 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.
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Motorcycle
$20.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
FreeAssateague per person walk-in or bicycle
Operating Hours
Assateague Island National Seashore - Maryland District
Open year round, 24 hours a day.
- MondayAll Day
- TuesdayAll Day
- WednesdayAll Day
- ThursdayAll Day
- FridayAll Day
- SaturdayAll Day
- SundayAll Day
Assateague Island National Seashore - Virginia District
Open January-March 8: 6 am - 6 pm. March 9-April: 6 am - 8 pm. May-September: 5 am - 10 pm. October: 6 am - 8 pm. November-December: 6 am - 6 pm. Check with the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (757-336-6122) for updates to operating hours.
- Monday5:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday5:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday5:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday5:00AM - 10:00PM
- Friday5:00AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday5:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday5:00AM - 10:00PM
Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$45.00The Assateague Island National Seashore Annual Park Entrance Pass is $45.00. It is valid in both the Maryland District and Virginia District (Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge).
Common questions
Planning Assateague Island National Seashore
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Assateague Island National Seashore. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
