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Assateague Island National SeashoreThe wild horses of Assateague Island escape the mosquitoes and flies of the marsh by spending time on the beach. 29kb.
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Assateague Island National Seashore
Fees & Reservations
 

Entrance Fees

Maryland (effective April 1, 2008)
Foot/Bicycle: No Fee
Individual: $3.00
Motorcycle: $10.00 - 7 Days
Vehicle: $15.00 - 7 Days
Vehicle: $30.00 - Park Annual  Pass, valid from 1/1 - 12/31.
Vehicle: $15.00 - Beach Parking fee upgrade for USFWS Migratory Waterfowl Duck Stamp, valid July 1 - June 30 annually.

Virginia
Foot/Bicycle: No Fee
Vehicle: $5.00 - 1 Day
Vehicle: $15.00 - 7 Days
Vehicle: $30.00 - Refuge Annual Pass, valid 1 year from purchase.
Vehicle: $30.00 - USFWS Migratory Waterfowl Duck Stamp ($15.00) plus beach parking fee ($15.00)
More Information on Virginia fees (pdf file, 98kb)

Available in Maryland and Virginia
Annual: $80.00 - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, valid 1 year from purchase
Senior: $10.00 - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass, 62 years and older, lifetime
Access: Free - America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass, permanent disability, lifetime
More information about the Federal Recreational Lands Passes...

Entrance Passes may be used in both the Maryland and Virginia districts. When visiting the Maryland district, Federal Duck Stamp holders must purchase a $15 beach parking fee upgrade.

 

Camping Reservations

  • Campground reservations are recommended for peak season camping: April 15 through October 15. Group campsites are reservable year round. Visit http://www.recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777.
  • Individual campsites are first-come first-served October 16 through April 14.
  • Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come first-served basis.
  • More Camping Information...
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America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes. 4kb
National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes
The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass program provides several pass options.
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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.

Last Updated: June 19, 2008 at 11:37 EST