Help Shape the Park's Future! Participate in Developing our New General Management Plan

The National Park Service is currently developing a new General Management Plan (GMP) for Assateague Island National Seashore. The GMP will establish a vision for the Seashore and provide broad guidance for its management over the next 15-25 years. When complete, Assateague's new GMP will provide a framework for decision-making about how best to protect park resources, what levels and types of public use are appropriate, what facilities should be developed, and how people should access the park.
 
Superintendent Trish Kicklighter invites the public to visit the National Park Service's Planning, Environment, and Public Comment web site to learn more about the Assateague GMP planning process. Public participation is essential throughout all phases of GMP development, and we encourage you to get involved and help us plan the future of the Seashore. 

More from the Planning Team...

The National Park Service will extend the deadline for public comment on the new General Management Plan (GMP) being developed for Assateague Island National Seashore until October 1, 2011.

Ranger Guided Programs

A variety of ranger-guided programs are available to encourage visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn more about the barrier island environment.

Maryland District Program Schedule
Sunday, January 22 - Saturday, January 28, 2012 (PFD file, 265kb)
Sunday, January 29 - Saturday, February 4, 2012 (PDF file, 304kb)

Maryland District
Assateague Island Visitor Center (free entrance)
410-641-1441

Virginia District Program Schedule
Contact the Toms Cove Visitor Center for scheduled programs.

Limited Parking available at Toms Cove (Virginia District).
more info...

Virginia District
Toms Cove Visitor Center
757-336-6577

Join our friends group!

The Assateague Island Alliance was created to support the preservation, education, stewardship, and recreational opportunities of the National Seashore. The Assateague Island Alliance conducts fundraising activities, writes grants, sponsors events, and creates sales items for the internet and an island store.