As of March 20, 2020, Visitor Center operations are suspended in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Public parking areas and trails remain open. The refuge entrance fee is waived. To help us protect nesting birds, please obey seasonal closures on the South portion of Assateague Island and all of Assawoman Island.
REFUGE CLOSURES
Update: Water Control Structure Replacement
Good news! The first phase of our water control structure replacement project is nearly complete. The Wildlife Loop is now open to hiking, biking and afternoon vehicle use (3pm - dusk). Construction and paving are on-going, so please use caution on the trail. When necessary, for your safety, there may be intermittent trail closures. When the impacted sections of the Wildlife Loop and Beach Road are being paved please expect a temporary closure on the Wildlife Loop and one-lane traffic along Beach Road.
The second phase of this project will include replacement of 3 additional water control structures. Two are located on the Wildlife Loop and one is to the east of the Service Road. The refuge will post updates when a timeline for this work is established.