Current Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Government Shutdown Facilities Closure

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Government Shutdown Facilities Closure 12-22-18 During the government shutdown Assateague Island will remain open however no visitor services will be provided including restrooms, visitor centers, programs, trash collection or road maintenance. Visiting the Seashore will be at your own risk

Information

• Maryland District - Camping Reservations Changes

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Maryland District - Camping Reservations Changes October 1 2018 through March 14 2019: Campsites available on first-come first-served basis while the NPS changes its nationwide reservations contractor. Group Camping & Horse Camp seasons will remain the same and will still be available at Recreation.gov
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The Assateague Island Visitor Center in the Maryland district.

NPS photo

Visitor Centers

MD District - The Assateague Island Visitor Center is open daily from 9 am - 5 pm, March through December. January and February open 9 am - 5 pm, Thursday through Monday.

VA District - The Toms Cove Visitor Center is open daily from 9 am - 5 pm, March through November. Open Fridays through Mondays from 9 am - 5 pm in December, January and February.

Both visitor centers are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.

 

Roads and Parking Lots

MD District - All parking lots are open.
VA District - All parking lots are open.