General Regulations At Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
The following activities are permitted:
- Boats – In permitted areas
- Bicycles
- Fishing and Crabbing – In permitted areas, state fishing license is not required but limits are enforced
- Swimming – Ocean front and part of Tom's Cove
- Horseback Riding – In designated areas
- Mopeds and Motorized Scooters – On Beach Road only
- Oversand Vehicle (OSV) Use – In OSV zones with permit only.
The following activities are prohibited:
- Fire/Fireworks – Fires prohibited except with special beach party permit
- Skateboards/roller skates
- Camping – Camping is available on the Maryland side of Assateague Island.
- Pets
- Alcohol – Entering the refuge while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited
- Disturbing or collecting plants, animals, or artifacts - Please limit the number of unoccupied shells collected to one gallon or less per person per day. Shells collected may not be sold or otherwise be used for commercial purposes.
- Feeding or harassing wildlife – Can cause animals to lose their fear of humans, making them more vulnerable to traffic. Food from humans can also cause digestive problems among animals.
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