Current Conditions

Alerts

 

Beaches

The beaches in both the Maryland and the Virginia Districts are open for normal recreation activities (swimming, walking, sitting on the beach, etc.) Outdoor restrooms are open in Maryland and Virginia.

MD District- No lifeguards on duty. Beaches are open for swimming & other water activities. Be aware of rip currents & plunging surf. Assateague State Park (MD) has lifeguards.

VA District- Lifeguards on duty 9am-5pm daily.

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 - 6:00 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.


Toms Cove Visitor Center (VA District)
8586 Beach Road, Chincoteague, Virginia 23336
410-641-1441 press #2
Open Daily from 9 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 Toms Cove Visitor 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 Toms Cove Visitor Center when you arrive. See our OSV page for more information.

Maryland District
For the most current OSV closure updates, Facebook users can visit our "Assateague MD OSV Closures" public group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1557666744530321/
OSV permits purchased online through www.recreation.gov may be picked up from 9 am - 5 pm daily at the Ranger Station.

Virginia District
For the most recent OSV closure updates, visit our VA OSV Closure FB page . 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 9 am - 4 pm at the Toms Cove Visitor Center. Please note that the Toms Cove Visitor Center is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in December, January and February.

 

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.