Assateague Island costs $25 per car
Assateague Island National Seashore charges $25 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. A Assateague Island annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Assateague Island National Seashore fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20, good for 7 days |
| Assateague Island annual pass (Maryland and Virginia districts) | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $25 |
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America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. Some entrances take only cards, so bring one. Walking or biking in is free. The annual pass works in both the Maryland district and the Virginia district, which is Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Sources: National Park Service, Assateague Island National Seashore fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Maryland and Virginia
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Antietam National Battlefield | $20 per car |
|---|---|
| Great Falls Park | $20 per car |
| Harpers Ferry National Historical Park | $20 per car |
| Shenandoah National Park | $30 per car |
What this price covers
About the main pass: Assateague 7 day vehicle pass.
About the annual pass: The Assateague Island National Seashore Annual Park Entrance Pass is $45.00. It is valid in both the Maryland District and Virginia District (Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge).
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $45 and only works here and at the places named above. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $45.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Assateague Island? The $45 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Assateague Island National Seashore?
$25 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Assateague Island?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Assateague Island?
No. Assateague Island is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.