Assateague Island National Seashore - Facilities

Assateague Island National Seashore by National Parks Service

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.

Toms Cove

Open

Open All Year

Winter 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Spring and Fall 9:00 am - 4:00 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.