Assateague Island National Seashore is a unit of the National Park System. Located along the Atlantic Ocean in Maryland and Virginia, Assateague Island is the largest, natural barrier island ecosystem in the mid-Atlantic region that remains predominantly unaffected by human development. Located within a three-hour drive of the Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia metropolitan areas, the National Seashore offers a setting in which to experience a dynamic barrier island and to pursue a multitude of recreational opportunities. The stated mission of the park is to preserve and protect "unique coastal resources and the natural ecosystem conditions and processes upon which they depend, provide high quality resource based recreational opportunities compatible with resource protection and educate the public as to the values and significance of the area".
Leash Laws: Most parks require dogs to be on a leash in some or all areas, however, some parks allow dogs off leash in certain locations, please consult the parks website before going off leash, Thank you!
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Assateague Island National Seashore Website
Assateague Island National Seashore Camping
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