Operating Hours & Seasons

Assateague Island Visitor Center

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Maryland District

Open year round, 24 hours a day.

Assateague Island Visitor Center
Temporarily Closed effective Tuesday, March 17, in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. As of August 15, 2020, America’s National Park Store in the MD district (located in the visitor center) is open Thursday-Monday from 9 am - 4 pm. The store is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The visitor center exhibits and information desk remain closed.

March-December: Open 7 days/week.
January-February: Open Thursday-Monday.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.

Phone: [phone] press #1
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. The GPS address is 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811.
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.
Available Facilities: Restrooms, bookstore, entrance passes, 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.

Maryland District Ranger Station/Campground Office
Open All Year. Hours change seasonally.
As of May 17, 2020: Outside walk-up window open daily from 9 am - 4:30 pm for OSV permit and pass sales & information.

Phone: [phone] press #3
Location: Located in the Maryland District of Assateague Island on west side of Bayberry Drive, after the entrance station. The GPS address is 6633 Bayberry Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811.
Available Facilities: Offers campground information and registration, backcountry camping permits, hunting information, entrance passes and over-sand vehicle permits.

 

Toms Cove Visitor Center

Terry Wildy

Virginia District

Open January-February: 6 am - 6 pm.
March-April: 6 am - 8 pm.
May-September 15: 5 am - 10 pm.
September 15-October: 6 am - 8 pm.
November-December: 6 am - 6 pm.

Toms Cove Visitor Center
Temporarily Closed to public access effective Tuesday, March 17, in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.
OSV permits may be purchased daily from 10 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm at the Toms Cove Visitor Center walk-up window.

March - November: Open 7 days/week.
December - February: Open Friday - Monday.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
Winter: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Spring & Fall: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Summer: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Phone: [phone] press #2
Location: The Toms Cove Visitor Center is located on the south side of Beach Road, prior to the beach parking areas. The GPS address is 8586 Beach Road, Chincoteague, Virginia 23336.
Exhibits: Beachcombing exhibits, educational brochures, a marine aquarium and touch tank.
Available Facilities: A bookstore, entrance passes, over-sand vehicle permits, overnight fishing passes, campfire reservations, lost and found and emergency services are available.
Special Programs: Regularly scheduled park activities are available seasonally. Education programs for schools are given spring and fall. Information is available upon request.