We hope this guide serves as the stepping stone to you creating your own Chincoteague memories. The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce & Certified Visitor Center looks forward to helping you plan your visit and sharing all our islands have to offer with you.
The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore, VA are open the following hours throughout the year.
May through September - 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Daily
October - 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Daily
November through Mid-March - 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Daily
Mid-March through April - 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Daily
The Wildlife Loop is open during normal operating hours for walking and biking but is also open to drive daily from 3pm to dusk.
Entrance to the refuge is free if you are walking and biking or there are daily, weekly, and annual fees if you plan to drive your vehicle over. Annual military and senior passes are also available.
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Planning the perfect getaway in Chincoteague just got easier! The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce is excited to unveil the Chincoteague 'Plan Your Visit' Widget, which resides here on our website, and the 'Chincoteague' mobile apps for Android and Apple. Whether you are planning a visit or already here, these interactive applications allow you to explore hotels, restaurants, activities, shopping, audio tours, and more while building an itinerary to ensure your visit to the Beautiful Land Across the Water is most memorable. Click button for mobile app download QR Code.