Current Conditions

Alerts

 

Beaches

MD District- No lifeguards on duty . Be aware of rip currents & plunging surf.

VA District- No lifeguards on duty . Be aware of rip currents & plunging surf.

Strong currents may exist. We strongly recommend that visitors recreating in or near the water wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. Visit our Beach and Surf Safety page for more information.

 

Campgrounds

(MD District)
Oceanside and Bayside campgrounds are open. Visit our camping page for the latest updates on campgrounds.

 

Ranger Station/Campground Office

(MD District)
6633 Bayberry Drive, Berlin, MD 21811
410-641-1441 press #3 for camping information
Open Daily 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

The Assateague Island Visitor Center in the Maryland district.

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Visitor Centers

Assateague Island Visitor Center (MD District)
11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811
410-641-1441 press #1 for park information
Open Daily from 9 am - 4 pm.

Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Adminitstrative Center (VA District)
8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague, Virginia 23336
410-641-1441 press #2
Open Thurs - Sun from 10 am - 4 pm.

 

Over Sand Vehicle (OSV) Zones

The Maryland (MD) District and Virginia (VA) District OSV Zones are currently open. OSV permits must be purchased online by visiting www.recreation.gov. You will need to choose which office you would like to pick up your permit, either the North Beach Ranger Station in the Maryland District or the Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center in the Virginia District. If you do not have access to the internet, you may fill out the online application at a kiosk in the Ranger Station or Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center when you arrive. See our OSV page for more information.

Maryland District
1/29/26- Currently open to KM 21.8
OSV permits purchased online through www.recreation.gov may be picked up from 9 am - 5 pm daily at the Ranger Station.

Virginia District
1/29/26- South OSV Open to the Hook. North OSV Closed. For more info on the North OSV click here (Scroll down below the Maryland and Toms Cove OSV map). OSV permits purchased online through www.recreation.gov. may be picked up from 10 am - 4 pm at the Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center. Please note that the Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center is currently closed on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

 

Roads and Parking Lots

Parking lots in both districts fill up quickly on summer weekends. Expect a wait if you are coming between the hours of 11 am - 2 pm. Visitors and wildlife use the roads and parking lots. They don't always look both ways before crossing. Reduce speed on roads and in parking lots to protect yourself, other visitors and wildlife.

 

Trails

MD District: All trails are open. Visit our Hiking and Biking pages for more information on trails.
VA District: Visit the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge website for updated information on trail status.