• An Assateague wild horse finding shelter in the dunes.

    Assateague Island

    National Seashore MD,VA

Directions

By Car
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 from 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.

By Plane
The closest airports are Ocean City Municipal Airport (410-213-2471) and Salisbury-Wicomico County Regional Airport (410-548-4827).


Public Transportation
There is no public transportation available.

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Did You Know?

In 1999 the Toms Cove visitor center was relocated for the third time.4 kb

As Assateague moves and changes, beachfront visitor facilities are relocated westward. The Toms Cove visitor center has been moved 3 times!