National Park Service · MD
Assateague Island National Seashore
Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.
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Life on the Dunes Trail
Three-quarter-mile self-guiding loop over open sand through the island's dune ecosystem, tracing shifting dunes and the effects of ocean wind and waves on barrier-island life.
Life on the Marsh Trail
Half-mile interpretive loop on an elevated boardwalk over the salt marsh along Sinepuxent Bay, with views of crabs, fish, wading birds and often the island's wild horses.
Life of the Forest Trail
Half-mile self-guiding loop through maritime loblolly-pine forest that opens onto a boardwalk with viewing platforms over the salt marsh and Sinepuxent Bay.
Park advisories
6/8/26 MD open to State Line. VA South OSV fully closed. The VA North OSV fishing mile is open to 12 vehicles.
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
38.0559, -75.2452
Trails covered
3 curated routes at this park.