Assateague Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

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Life on the Edge

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.

Ranger-Guided Programs

A variety of ranger-guided programs are available to encourage visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn more about the barrier island environment.

Maryland District Program Schedule
July 20 - August 2, 2008 (PDF file, 139kb)
August 3 - August 16, 2008 (PDF file, 138kb)

Virginia District Program Schedule
July 27 - August 2, 2008 (PDF file, 126kb)
August 3 - August 9, 2008 (PDF file, 125 kb)

Maryland District
Barrier Island Visitor Center
410-641-1441

Virginia District
Toms Cove Visitor Center
757-336-6577

Learn about Assateague’s wild horses 24/7 from the convenience of your own cell phone. 13kb

New Wild Horses Self-Guided Cell Phone Tour

Please help us try out a new service. Learn about Assateague’s wild horses 24/7 from the convenience of your own cell phone.
more information.... PDF file, 143kb)

New 2008 Virginia District Boat and Horse Use Maps

The boat use and horse use policies in the Toms Cove hook area have changed. Please check the new maps for seasonal closures due to bird nesting activities.

2008 Virginia District Boat Use map (PDF file, 142kb)
2008 Virginia District Horse Use map (PDF file, 176kb)

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7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD 21811

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Phone

Maryland District Visitor Information
(410) 641-1441

Virginia District Visitor Information
(757) 336-6577

Climate

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.
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