Fees & Passes

2023 Entrance Fee-Free Days

Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates in 2023!
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2023 Assateague Annual Pass
2023 Assateague Island National Seashore Annual Pass

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Entrance Fees


Entrance Passes may be used in both Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. When visiting the Maryland district, Federal Duck Stamp holders must purchase a $20 beach parking fee upgrade. Assateague State Park passes are not valid in either Assateague Island National Seashore or Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Please have your Photo ID ready with your entrance pass when approaching the entrance booths.

Maryland

  • Foot/Bicycle: No Fee
  • Vehicle: $25.00 - 7 Days
  • Vehicle: $45.00 - Park Annual Pass, valid 1 year from purchase
  • Motorcycle: $20.00 - 7 Days
  • Individual: $15.00 - 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.)
  • Beach Parking fee upgrade: $20.00 - For visitors using the USFWS Migratory Waterfowl Duck Stamp as an entrance pass, valid July 1 - June 30 annually.

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Virginia

  • Foot/Bicycle: No Fee
  • Vehicle: $10.00 - 1 Day - Available only at Virginia Entrance Station
  • Vehicle: $25.00 - 7 Days
  • Vehicle: $45.00 - Refuge Annual Pass, valid 1 year from purchase.
  • Vehicle: $45.00 - USFWS Migratory Waterfowl Duck Stamp ($25.00) plus beach parking fee ($20.00)
  • Beach Parking fee upgrade: $20.00 - For visitors using the USFWS Migratory Waterfowl Duck Stamp as an entrance pass, valid July 1 - June 30 annually.

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Federal Recreational Lands Passes

Available in Maryland and Virginia

  • Annual: $80.00 - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, valid 1 year from purchase.
  • Senior, Lifetime: $80.00
    Senior, Annual: $20.00
    America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass, 62 years and older. The annual senior pass is valid for one year from the date of issuance. Four annual Senior Passes purchased in consecutive years can be traded in for a lifetime pass. See more information about changes to the Senior Pass, effective August 28, 2017.
  • Access: Free - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass, permanent disability, lifetime.
  • Military: Free - America the Beautiful- National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands US Military Pass, active duty US military and their dependents, must provide either CAC Card or DD Form 1173, valid 1 year from date obtained.
  • Veterans and Gold Star Families: Free - America the Beautiful- National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands US Military Pass, a veteran is identified as an individual who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and is able to present one of the following forms of identification; CAC Card, VHIC, Veteran Health Card, Veterans Designation on a state-issued drivers license or identification card. Gold Star Families are next of kin of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life in a “qualifying situation.” Pass is valid for a lifetime. More information
  • Annual 4th grade Pass: Free - America the Beautiful - Every Kid Outdoors Annual Pass, valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year though the following summer (September 1 - August 31). Available for: U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) with a valid Every Kid Outdoors paper pass. More Information

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Camping at Assateague

Camping at Assateague can be an amazing experience if you plan ahead! Be prepared for camping on a barrier island.

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Over Sand Vehicles (OSV)

Get your permit for an adventurous getaway in the Over Sand Vehicle (OSV) zone.

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Your Dollars at Work!

Your entrance fees and tax dollars support a wide variety of visitor services at Assateague Island National Seashore.

Last updated: March 31, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD 21811

Phone:

410 641-1441

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