Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland   Could anyone let me know what kind of ducks are around Assateague near thanksgiving? Says Justin I would like my 9 year old grandson to have a hunter safety course.  We live on Chincoteague Island and his grandfather would be taking him duck hunting.  Is there such a class and where and when would it be. Says Roxanne Hill Assateague Island National Seashore is a beautiful place with sandy beaches perfect for all types of water recreation. A visit to Assateague Island National Seashore is a tremendous pick when you need to spend some time in     nature. Dry warm beds await you at Lighthouse Inn, and Assateague Island National Seashore is not the only site close by, Hairy Head Pond is a close by lake. It's a popular place to go to for folks rolling up from Chincoteague Island. If you need a place to stay Comfort Suites Chincoteague is a fine choice, and Assateague Island National Seashore is fine enough to spend more than a day at, Maddox Family Campground is a fine local campground. Through the summertime highs here at Assateague Island National Seashore reach the 80's with night lows in the 60's. All through the wintertime the highs are generally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Assateague Island National Seashore are in the 20's. Assateague Island National Seashore is a tremendous wilderness vicinity where everyone has a splendid time. Much rainfall       nature. Dry warm beds await you at Lighthouse Inn, and Assateague Island National Seashore is not the only site close by, Hairy Head Pond is a close by lake. It's a popular place to go to for folks rolling up from Chincoteague Island. If you need a place to stay Comfort Suites spree to nearby Blake Cove is a tremendous idea. And if you're still looking for more outdoors fun things just keep reading. If you like swamps, you're in luck, Black Narrows is right nearby, and getting to Sheepshead Creek from Assateague Island National Seashore is painless. There are loads of enjoyable pastimes for everybody to take pleasure in. While you're here at Assateague Island National Seashore you will meet lots of people from close by Chincoteague Island, and why not camp at Trails End Campground Resort while you're here at Assateague Island   National Seashore. A glorious spot to camp here at Assateague Island National Seashore is Pine Grove Campground, and why not explore Mud Bay also since you're here. After a long day outdoors Waterside Inn is a pleasant location to spend a night or two, and some of the water close by flows, like Black Duck Creek. There's so much to do here at Assateague Island National Seashore that you need to camp here for a while, Toms Cove Park is a great place for that, and after a long day outdoors Quality Inn Chincoteague is a fine place to spend a night or two. Assateague Island National Seashore has pretty nature scenery for you to take pleasure in. All the outdoors enjoyable stuff near Assateague Island National Seashore will keep you coming back again and again. There are swamps here too; Horse Marsh is nearby; a tour to Assateague Point is always a perfect idea. Swamps are attention-grabbing places and Smalley Drain right next door to Assateague Island National Seashore is no exception, and Bow Beach is reasonably close by if you're in a beach type of mood. At Assateague Island National Seashore you find plenty of outdoors recreation, so you could have a ball while you're here. Swamps like Middle Mouth near Assateague Island National Seashore make for delightful places to visit; hey, Eel Creek is a tremendous local stream. A fine nearby hotel is Refuge Motor Inn; do take a hike on the Ragged Point Trail. Whohoo, so much entertaining stuff in one place! Assateague Island National Seashore rules! You'll need more than a day to discover everything Assateague Island National Seashore has to offer, you can camp at Campers Ranch, and Black Point is nearby and always delightful to go to. Three agencies administer Assateague, a windswept barrier island that offers many opportunities for seashore recreation and nature study along its thirty-seven miles. Ocean swimming, camping, bayside canoeing, crabbing, clamming, hunting, surf fishing, and off-road vehicle use are all popular. The famous wild horses roam throughout and share beach to bay habitats with a host of other animals, including over 300 species of birds. Assateague Island became part of the National Park System in 1965. The park's land and water boundaries encompass over 48,000 acres in the states of Maryland and Virginia.    CONTACTS Email - christopher_seymour@nps.gov Write to 7206 National Seashore Lane Berlin, MD 21811 - or - PO Box 38 8586 Beach Rd Chincoteague, VA 23336 Phone Visitor Information - 410-641-1441 Visitor Information - 757-336-6577 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Maryland District - open year round, 24 hours a day. Barrier Island Visitor Center open 9 am - 5 pm every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Virginia District - January-March: 6 am - 6 pm. April: 6 am - 8 pm. May-September: 5 am - 10 pm. October: 6 am - 8 pm. November-December: 6 am - 6 pm. Visitor centers open 9 am - 4 pm every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Getting There PLANE - The closest airports are Ocean City Municipal Airport (410-213-2471) and Salisbury-Wicomico County Regional Airport (410-548-4827). CAR - There are two entrances to Assateague Island National Seashore. Assateague's north entrance is at the end of Route 611, eight miles south of Ocean City, MD. The south entrance is at the end of Route 175, two miles from Chincoteague, VA. There is no vehicle access between the two entrances on Assateague Island. Vehicles must return to the mainland to access either the north or south entrance. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - No public transportation available. Weather & Climate Summers are generally hot and humid. Mosquitos and ticks are abundant from spring through autumn. Insect repellent and/or protective clothing is recommended. Rarely snows in the winter but often a damp cold. Sturdy hiking shoes recommended for long walks in the sand and hard sole water shoes for wading in bay waters. Accessibility All visitor centers, most nature trails, bathhouses and wayside exhibits are accessible. The seashore has established two accessible campsites which may be reserved. Beach wheelchairs with balloon tires are available for use on the oceanside beaches in Maryland and Virginia. Getting Around In Maryland, four miles of paved roads include an adjacent bike path. 'Life of Assateague' self-guided trails interpret three different barrier island habitats. In Virginia, five miles of paved roads include a bike path and fifteen miles of trails wind through refuge marshes and forests, including a path to the Assateague lighthouse. Hikers can enjoy miles of beaches on both the Maryland and Virginia sides of the island. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee INDIVIDUAL - MARYLAND - FOOT/BICYCLE $2.00 for 7 Days VEHICLE - MARYLAND $15.00 for Annual VEHICLE - MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA $5.00 for 7 Days VEHICLE - VIRGINIA $15.00 for Annual Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Pass VEHICLE - VIRGINIA $15.00 for Annual USFWS Migratory Waterfowl Duck Stamp. Special Use Permits OFF-ROAD VEHICLE $60.00 for Annual CAMPING Assateague Island National Seashore Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP Open All Year Visitors to the Maryland district of Assateague Island may enjoy a variety of camping opportunities. The National Park Service provides year round camping in oceanside and bayside campgrounds. These campgrounds are first-come, first-served from October 16 through April 14 ($12.00/night). Reservations are recommended April 15 through October 15 ($16.00/night). For backcountry camping enthusiasts, two oceanside and four bayside sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis for visitors who wish to backpack or paddle the island. A $5 backcountry permit is required and is only issued during business hours. There is no camping in the Virginia District of Assateague Island. National Seashore camping information may be mailed upon request. Obtain a detailed brochure by calling (410) 641-3030. For More Information on this campground please call 1-410-641-3030 FACILITIES Ranger Stations SINEPUXENT DISTRICT RANGER STATION/CAMPGROUND OFFICE 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 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 Open All Year 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Phone - (757) 336-6122 Location - The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located in the Virginia District of Assateague Island, on the north side of Beach Road, just after the entrance station. Closures - The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Visitor 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 - The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center features, educational exhibits and brochures, and nature films. Available Facilities - A cooperating association bookstore, lost and found, emergency services and restrooms are available. TOMS COVE 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. 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