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National seashore · MD

Assateague Island National Seashore

National Park Service
DesignationNational seashore
StateMD
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonJun–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Assateague Island National Seashore

About 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.

Things to do

Auto touringBikingHistoric & cultural siteCampingFishingHiking

When to go

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Best Jun–OctAverage low–high: 65–79°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 49%7.5 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Assateague Island National Seashore is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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