Assateague Island Parks
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Visit Assateague Parks in Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Web Cams
- MARYLAND- BAY BRIDGE WEB CAMS
- These live traffic cameras provide round-the-clock video of Bay Bridge traffic, so you can see for yourself what things look like - before you go!
Current weather conditions in Assateague Island Natl Seashore, MD
Local Pollen Reports
82°F (Feels like 88°F)
Last update: 5/28/12 2:53 PM EDT
Humidity: 76%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 74°F
UV Index: 7 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.99in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 12mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Partly Cloudy
High: 85°F
Low: 71°F
Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Tuesday
May 29
Partly Cloudy
High: 84°F
Low: 70°F
Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Wednesday
May 30
Sunny
High: 80°F
Low: 65°F
Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Thursday
May 31
T-Showers
High: 76°F
Low: 61°F
Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Barrier Island Visitor Center, NPS
Stop here first for maps and other information. Don't miss the new 20 minute movie, "Back to the Wild" about the wild horses.
You can get maps, learn about park programs, watch a short movie about the wild ponies, talk to park rangers and view live animals in aquarium displays here at the visitor center.
Touch Tank
In addition to the aquarium display, the visitor center has a touch tank with local aquatic wildlife like hermit crabs and knobbed whelks.
2010 © Chris Scroggins
Visitor Center Displays
All images and text copyright 2010 © Chris Scroggins
The visitor center has two aquariums filled with local marine animals like this sea star.
Shells to Touch
The visitor center has shells to touch and even a few whale bones and a turtle shell or two.
2010 © Chris Scroggins
Assateague State Park
entrance fee $3 per day
Assateague State Park
Maryland's Assateague State Park is your first stop on the island. Entrance fee: $3
Picnic tables are available oceanside at Assateague State Park. 2010 © Chris Scroggins
State Park Concessions
It's easy to forget something when you are planning a camping trip! You'll probably find what you need at the camp store.
2010 © Chris Scroggins
Wild Ponies!
Wild ponies are usually easily viewable from the park roads. NOTE: It is illegal to feed or touch the wild horses.
Wild ponies are usually easily viewable from the park roads. NOTE: Remember, it is illegal to feed or touch the wild horses. 2010 © Chris Scroggins
Assateague National Seashore:
$15 entitles you to a 7 day pass.
There is no day pass available.
Assateague National Seashore
$15 entitles you to a 7 day pass. There is no day pass available.
National Park Service lifeguards supervise the North Ocean Beach in summer only.
2010 © Chris Scroggins
Official Website from the National Park Service
- Assateague National Seashore
- Browse the official NPS website about Assateague National Seashore.
Beach Camping
Walk-in camping is available at both the State Park and the National Seashore, but rates vary. 2010 © Chris Scroggins
Camp sites for RV's
Drive-in camping is available at Assateague's National Park Service campgrounds.
2010 © Chris Scroggins
Camping at Assateague National Seashore
- CAMPING INFORMATION
- Get official information about camping at the Assateague National Seashore here.
Camping at Assateague State Park
- Assateagie State Park Camping
- Get official information about camping in Assateague State Park from Maryland's DNR webpage.
National Seashore Canoe Rentals
Canoe rentals are offered in season on the bayside at Old Ferry Landing.
Canoe Chincoteague Bay in season. 2010 © Chris Scroggins
Off-Road Vehicle Access
Off-road access begins at the far end of the paved road.
2010 © Chris Scroggins
What are people saying about Assateague Island?
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- kaaylahxo
- Assateague island with my babyyyy.
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- MiniBlockhead
- On our way to Assateague National Park again :) @glindagirl122 http://t.co/4GvCxZSW
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- morgan_mca2
- @kelmurph94 we're going to assateague!
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- PatrickColliton
- Should be a great beach day, going to assateague to see @bigcountr_y
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- JacobJumbelick
- RT @klenhert: Assateague, we'll see ya next year #GoodWeekend #LoveMyMarylandKids
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- wenkthetank
- Assateague
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- klenhert
- Assateague, we'll see ya next year #GoodWeekend #LoveMyMarylandKids
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- a_spittah301
- Bye Assateague:(
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- lilmisskisha
- @ImWHITit_xo Assateague...I can't battle that traffic to Rehobo or OC.
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- lisubalexa
- Portrait Of A Pregnant Assateague Wild Canvas Print / Canvas Art - Artist James L. Stanfield: This is a beautifu... http://t.co/T7hpHOuM
Wild Horse Gifts
You can help support this National Park by buying your souvenirs in the visitor center gift shop.
The gift shop in the visitor center has excellent wild pony post cards and other gifts.
2010 © Chris Scroggins
Foster a Wild Assateague Horse!
- AIA FOSTER HORSE PROGRAM
- Learn how you can foster your favorite wild horse through the Assateague Island Alliance.
Can't get to Assateague?
That's ok, you can still shop
for wild pony gifts on Amazon:
Wild Pony Books
Horse Calendars
Horse DVDs
Support Assateague National Seashore
- ASSATEAGUE ISLAND ALLIANCE
- Find out how you can support the wildlife and habitats of Assateaugue National Seashore by visiting the official website of the AIA.
Ready to plan your family's camping trip to Assateague Island? Here are some fun books to get you started:
Camping Cook Books
Look at this awesome paperless guide for identifying animal tracks:
MyNature Animal Tracks for iPhone
- ANIMAL TRACKS iPHONE APP
- A very cool field guide of animal tracks for your iphone or ipod.
Don't let mosquitos ruin
your camping adventure!
Insect Repellents
Ocean Waves MP3 File
Wild Pony Guest Book
I hoped you enjoyed your virtual visit to Assateague Island. Do you have a favorite memory of Assateague Island? Tell us about it!
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RenaissanceWoman2010
Jun 18, 2011 @ 6:51 am | delete
- I have wanted to visit since reading about the wild horses as a child. I know I will get there one day in the not so distant future. Thanks for all of these resources. Very useful.
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ShamanicShift
Jan 20, 2011 @ 10:39 pm | delete
- I am happy to find this lens and know about this place -- blessed by a SquidAngel!
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Tipi
Oct 17, 2010 @ 11:52 am | delete
- I sure could go for some beach camping while vacationing in this beautiful part of the world. There are so many places I would love to see. That's one reason I love Squidoo and lenses like this...I get to see through great lens. ~ Another excellent presentation!
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Eileen
Aug 3, 2010 @ 9:38 pm | delete
- Visited Assateague in March and planning to return in November. The horses are beautiful and to see them as well as birds and deer in this natural environment is awesome. Some of the most beautiful beaches ever seen by me south of Northern ireland
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JoyfulPamela
Jun 30, 2010 @ 8:46 am | delete
- Assateague is such a beautiful place. We've gone camping on Chincoteague Island and have rode our bikes throughout Assateague to see the ponies and nature. Wonderful vacation spot!
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Explore Assateague Island
- Chesapeake Bay Bridge Web Cams
- Barrier Island Visitor Center, NPS
- Touch Tank
- Visitor Center Displays
- Shells to Touch
- Assateague State Park
- State Park Concessions
- Wild Ponies!
- Assateague National Seashore
- Official Website from the National Park Service
- Beach Camping
- Camp sites for RV's
- Camping at Assateague National Seashore
- Camping at Assateague State Park
- National Seashore Canoe Rentals
- Off-Road Vehicle Access
- What are people saying about Assateague Island?
- Wild Horse Gifts
- Foster a Wild Assateague Horse!
- Wild Pony Books
- Horse Calendars
- Horse DVDs
- Support Assateague National Seashore
- Camping Cook Books
- MyNature Animal Tracks for iPhone
- Insect Repellents
- Ocean Waves MP3 File
- Wild Pony Guest Book
- Barrier Island Books
- Books about Barrier Islands
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