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Wild horses on the dunes at Assateague
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Assateague Island National Seashore

NPS Photo · Public domain
NPS Photo · Public domain
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Information OSV Status

10/18/26 MD OSV is CLOSED due to overwash. VA South OSV is open. Beware of overwash conditions at high tides. The VA North OSV fishing mile is closed.

Straight from the US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.

Home to wild ponies and beautiful beaches

In pictures

Wild horses in the salt marshes on Assateague Island NPS Photo · Public domain
Wild horses in the salt marshes on Assateague Island

Things to do

Ranger-Led Programs at Assateague
Spring/Summer

A variety of ranger guided programs are available to encourage visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn more ab...
Surf Fishing on Assateague
Spring/Summer

Grab your fishing pole and get comfortable on the beach! Surf fishing is an activity that is not only fun and...
Bird at Toms Cove
Winter/Spring

The Virginia district of Assateague Island lies within the Atlantic Flyway, providing excellent birding opport...
See the Wild Horses in the Maryland district
Winter/Spring

View the wild horses of Assateague Island National Seashore. The wild horses are free roaming and spend time i...
See the Wild Horses in the Virginia District
Winter/Spring

Assateague Island is well known for the famous wild horses who call the island home. In the Virginia district,...
Crabbing at Assateague Island
Spring/Summer

Who doesn’t love to eat a blue crab? After all, the literal translation of this Latin name (Callinectes sapidu...

Practical

At a glance

Established
1965
Open
Daily open 24 hours
Price
Private Vehicle $25, Motorcycle $20
Accessibility
limited access
Address
7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811
Opening hours
Daily open 24 hours
Phone
4106411441
Price
~$20
Website
www.nps.gov

Photo: NPS Photo · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS

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  • NPS Photo · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS