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Chincoteague / Assateague Beach

Wild barrier-island sand inside Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, famous for the free-roaming ponies and the annual pony swim. The Toms Cove lots charge a park fee and close once they fill, so come early.

Chincoteague, Virginia · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026

Parking at Chincoteague / Assateague Beach

National-park entry fee; lots close when full. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Chincoteague / Assateague Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.

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Conditions & tides

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Chincoteague / Assateague Beach — FAQ

Is there parking at Chincoteague / Assateague Beach?
National-park entry fee; lots close when full. BeachMap shows Chincoteague / Assateague Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
Is Chincoteague / Assateague Beach free?
No — Chincoteague / Assateague Beach is ticketed or paid (National-park entry fee; lots close when full).
What's at Chincoteague / Assateague Beach?
Chincoteague / Assateague Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.

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