National Park Service · MD
Assateague Island National Seashore
Barrier island seashore where wild horses cross your path. Three short interpretive trails through dune, marsh, and loblolly pine. $25/vehicle 7-day pass. Pets are PROHIBITED on all three nature trails and in the backcountry — leashed dogs allowed only on the beach, paved roads, and in the campground.
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Life of the Dunes
Interpretive dune loop at Assateague — wild horses, shrub thicket, and cross-island breeze. Short and accessible. No pets allowed (NPS rule on all three Assateague nature trails).
Life of the Marsh
Boardwalk loop across the bay-side salt marsh. Snowy egrets and glossy ibis in season. Flat and stroller-friendly. No pets allowed (NPS rule on all three Assateague nature trails).
Park advisories
4/26/26 MD CLOSED due to overwash conditions, VA South OSV partially open. Closure begins at the old Coast Guard Station and extends to the hook. North OSV closed.
Effective 4/2/26: The closure includes the following areas within the boundary of the National Seashore : * North End * All island interior beach habitat along the northern section of Assateague Island National Seashore (north of Assateague State Park) is closed to all entry between KM 0.5 - KM 9.5. * The island interior beach habitats between KM 21.8 - 22.8 and 23.5 - 24.5 of the MD OSV Zone are closed to all entry. This includes habitat from the existing OSV boundary west to the vegetated shrub line.
About this park
Agency
National Park Service.
Official site
Coordinates
38.1700, -75.1720
Trails covered
2 curated routes at this park.