Assateague Island National Seashore
RANGER STATIONS
Sinepuxent District Ranger Station/Campground Office
Open
Open All Year
Phone
(410) 641-3030
Location
Located in the Maryland District of Assateague Island on east side of Bayberry Drive, after the entrance station.
Available Facilities
Offers campground information and registration, backcountry camping permits, hunting information and off-road vehicle permits.
VISITOR CENTERS
Barrier Island
Open
Open All Year 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone
(410) 641-1441
Location
The Barrier Island Visitor Center is located in the Maryland District of Assateague Island on the southern side of Route 611, before the Verrazzano Bridge entrance into the park.
Closures
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
Special Programs
Regularly scheduled park activities are available seasonally. Education programs for schools are given throughout the year. Information is available upon request.
Exhibits
The Barrier Island Visitor Center features beachcombing exhibits, educational brochures, nature films, a marine aquarium and touch tank.
Available Facilities
A cooperating association bookstore, lost and found, emergency services and restrooms are available.
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center
Open
Open All Year 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone
(757) 336-6122
Location
The Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center is located in the Virginia District of Assateague Island, on the north side of Beach Road, 1/4 mile after the entrance station.
Closures
The Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center is closed on New Year's and Christmas days.
Special Programs
Regularly scheduled refuge activities are available seasonally. Education programs for schools are given in the spring. Information is available upon request.
Exhibits
Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center features educational exhibits, brochures, and nature films.
Available Facilities
A cooperating association bookstore, lost and found, emergency services and restrooms are available.
Toms Cove
Open
Open All Year
Winter 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Spring & Fall 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone
1-757-336-6577
Location
The Toms Cove Visitor Center is located on the south side of Beach Road, prior to the beach parking areas.
Closures
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
Special Programs
Regularly scheduled park activities are available seasonally. Education programs for schools are given spring and fall. Information is available upon request.
Exhibits
The Toms Cove Visitor Center features beachcombing exhibits, educational brochures, a marine aquarium and touch tank.
Available Facilities
A bookstore, lost and found, emergency services and permits (overnight fishing, off-road vehicle, campfire) are available.
Traveling Advice
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