Assateague Island National Seashore

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7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD 21811
(443) 614-3547
www.nps.gov/asis

Assateague Island is a barrier island, comprising the southern portion of Maryland's Atlantic coast and part of Virginia's Eastern Shore. It is known for its herds of feral ponies, which are descendant of 17th-century horses and called Assateague Ponies, and for the Assateague Lighthouse. It is accessible by car via bridges along Maryland State Highway 611 and from Chincoteague, Virginia; however, there are few roads on the island. Off-road vehicles with permits are allowed in certain areas.
Most of the island is within the Assateague Island National Seashore. Assateague State Park comprises almost 800 acres and lies within the National Seashore.