Can you reserve a site at Assateague Island Visitor Center?

No. Assateague Island Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Assateague Island Visitor Center

Facility · Maryland ·

Managed by the National Park Service

7 ft
Elevation

Assateague Island Visitor Center (MD) — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

The Assateague Island Visitor Center is located in the Maryland District of Assateague Island before the Verrazzano Bridge entrance into the park. The Assateague Island Visitor Center is open daily from 9 am - 4 pm.

Getting there

The Assateague 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.

38.24787, -75.15458 · 38°14'52.3"N 75°9'16.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	47	52	62	70	79	84	83	77	68	58	50
Low °F	28	29	35	44	53	63	68	67	61	49	39	32
Precip in	3.4	3.0	3.9	3.0	3.8	3.3	3.8	3.8	3.9	4.0	3.2	3.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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MD VC Exterior — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Exhibit on cultural history of Assateague Island — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Assateague Island Visitor Center

Can you reserve a site at Assateague Island Visitor Center?: No. Assateague Island Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Caribbean Motel 53.4 mi · Facility
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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