How much does it cost to enter Assateague Island National Seashore?

Entrance to Assateague Island National Seashore starts at $20. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.

Which national parks are within a day's drive of Assateague Island National Seashore?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (2 h 54 min), Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (3 h 37 min), Chesapeake Bay (3 h 37 min), Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (4 h 1 min), Harmony Hall (4 h 13 min), Fort Monroe National Monument (4 h 14 min).

NATIONAL SEASHORE

Assateague Island National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves.

Photo: NPS Photo / NPS

MD · VA

states

things to do

$20

to enter

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OVERVIEW

About Assateague Island National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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6 in range

Girl stands on a bridge overlooking the marshlands.

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National Historical Park · Maryland

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

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National Historic Trail · District of Columbia

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

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Part of Colonial National Historical Park · Virginia

Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

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National Monument · Virginia

Fort Monroe National Monument

Driving times from Assateague Island National Seashore, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

BEFORE YOU GO

Entrance fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle

$25.00

Assateague 7 day vehicle pass.

Entrance - Motorcycle

$20.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Per Person

Free

Assateague per person walk-in or bicycle

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Assateague Island National Seashore - Maryland District

Mon: All Day
Tue: All Day
Wed: All Day
Thu: All Day
Fri: All Day
Sat: All Day
Sun: All Day

Assateague Island National Seashore - Virginia District

Mon: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
Tue: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
Wed: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
Thu: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
Fri: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
Sat: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
Sun: 5:00AM - 10:00PM

THINGS TO DO

Activities

Arts and CultureAstronomyAuto Off-RoadingAuto and ATVBackcountry CampingBackcountry HikingBikingBirdwatchingBookstore and Park StoreCampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCanoeingCar or Front Country CampingCompass and GPSFishingFront-Country HikingGeocachingGroup CampingGuided ToursHikingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Horse Camping (see also camping)Horse TrekkingHorseback RidingHuntingHunting and GatheringJunior Ranger ProgramKayakingOff-Trail Permitted HikingPaddlingPark FilmRV CampingSaltwater FishingSaltwater SwimmingShoppingStand Up PaddleboardingStargazingSurfingSwimmingWildlife Watching

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Spring: Often windy and cool with lows in the 40's and highs in the 60's. Summer: Hot and humid with lows in the 60's and highs in the 80's. Fall: Warm with lows in the 50's and highs in the 70's. Winter: Damp cold and often windy. Lows in the 20's, highs in the 40's.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to enter Assateague Island National Seashore?: Entrance to Assateague Island National Seashore starts at $20. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
What is there to do at Assateague Island National Seashore?: Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Auto Off-Roading, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Assateague Island National Seashore?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (2 h 54 min), Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (3 h 37 min), Chesapeake Bay (3 h 37 min), Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (4 h 1 min), Harmony Hall (4 h 13 min), Fort Monroe National Monument (4 h 14 min).