Operating Hours & Seasons

Maryland District
Open year round, 24 hours a day.

• Assateague Island Visitor Center
  Open All Year 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
  Phone: [phone]
  Location: The Assateague Island Visitor Center is located in the Maryland District of Assateague Island on the southern side of Route 611, before the Verrazzano Bridge entrance into the park.
  Exhibits: Marine aquariums, touch tank, exhibits, maps, a film about the wild horses of the island, brochures, and a variety of educational opportunities are available in this new facility. Available Facilities: Restrooms, bookstore, lost and found, and emergency services are available.
  Special Programs: Regularly scheduled park activities are available seasonally. Education programs for schools are given throughout the year. Information is available upon request.

• Sinepuxent District Ranger Station/Campground Office
  Open All Year. Hours change seasonally.
  Phone [phone]
  Location: Located in the Maryland District of Assateague Island on east side of Bayberry Drive, after the entrance station.
  Available Facilities: Offers campground information and registration, backcountry camping permits, hunting information and over-sand vehicle permits.

 

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Virginia District
Open January-February: 6 am - 6 pm.
March-April: 6 am - 8 pm.
May-September: 5 am - 10 pm.
October: 6 am - 8 pm.
November-December: 6 am - 6 pm.

• Toms Cove Visitor Center
  March - November: Open 7 days/week.
  December - February: Open Friday - Monday. more info...
  Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
  Winter, Spring & Fall: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
  Summer: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
  Phone: [phone]
  Location: The Toms Cove Visitor Center is located on the south side of Beach Road, prior to the beach parking areas.
  Special Programs: Regularly scheduled park activities are available seasonally. Education programs for schools are given spring and fall. Information is available upon request.
  Exhibits: Beachcombing exhibits, educational brochures, a marine aquarium and touch tank.
  Available Facilities: A bookstore, lost and found, emergency services and permits (overnight fishing, over-sand vehicle, campfire) are available.