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Assateague Island National Seashoreasis
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Assateague Island National Seashore
Plan Your Visit
 
Local Partners & Information Resources
Worcester County Tourism (800-852-0335)
Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce (757-336-6161)
Ocean City Chamber of Commerce (410-213-0552)
 
Nearby Attractions
Assateague State Park (410) 641-2120
NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility (757) 824-2298
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (757) 336-6122
 
A variety of maps are available to help you plan your visit. 5kb
Maps
A variety of maps are available to help you plan your visit.
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Oceanside tent camping, 4 kb
Camping at Assateague
Learn more about camping at Assateague Island.
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Be aware of pet regulations on Assateague.
Be aware of pet regulations.
Pets are permitted only in National Seashore campgrounds.
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Prickly pear cactus is native to dry, sandy areas on Assateague Island. 4 kb  

Did You Know?
Prickly pear cactus is native to dry, sandy areas on Assateague Island. American Indians applied peeled pads to wounds and drank pad tea for lung ailments. Fruits were eaten fresh or dried for winter use.

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Last Updated: October 11, 2009 at 14:45 EST