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Fees & Reservations
 

2012 Fee Free Days

Mark your calendar for these fee-free dates in 2012!
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Entrance Fees

Maryland
Foot/Bicycle: No Fee
Individual: $3.00 - 7 Days (per person 16 years of age or older when entering by means other than a private, non-commercial vehicle, such as taxis and limousines providing transportation only; buses carrying passengers not on a pre-packaged tour such as school groups visiting for recreational purposes; and buses or vans registered to non-profit organizations such as churches or schools. A family traveling together shall pay no more than the vehicle fee.)
Motorcycle: $10.00 - 7 Days
Vehicle: $15.00 - 7 Days
Vehicle: $30.00 - Park Annual  Pass, valid from 1/1 - 12/31.
Vehicle: $15.00 - Beach Parking fee upgrade for USFWS Migratory Waterfowl Duck Stamp, valid July 1 - June 30 annually.

Virginia
Foot/Bicycle: No Fee
Vehicle: $8.00 - 1 Day
Vehicle: $15.00 - 7 Days
Vehicle: $30.00 - Refuge Annual Pass, valid 1 year from purchase.
Vehicle: $30.00 - USFWS Migratory Waterfowl Duck Stamp ($15.00) plus beach parking fee ($15.00)
More Information on Virginia fees (pdf file, 98kb)

Available in Maryland and Virginia - Federal Recreational Lands Passes

  • Annual: $80.00 - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, valid 1 year from purchase
  • Senior: $10.00 - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass, 62 years and older, lifetime
  • Access: Free - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass, permanent disability, lifetime

More information about the Federal Recreational Lands Passes...

Entrance Passes (except Virginia daily entrance pass) may be used in both the Maryland and Virginia districts. When visiting the Maryland district, Federal Duck Stamp holders must purchase a $15 beach parking fee upgrade.


 

Camping Reservations

  • Campground reservations are recommended for peak season camping: April 15 through October 15. Group campsites are reservable year round. Visit http://www.recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777.
  • Individual campsites are first-come first-served October 16 through April 14.
  • Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come first-served basis.

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Maryland State Park fees.
Assateague State Park Fees
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National Parks, Federal Recreational Lands Passes
The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass program provides several pass options.
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In 1999 the Toms Cove visitor center was relocated for the third time.4 kb

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

Last Updated: December 08, 2011 at 11:33 MST