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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – Assateague lighthouse - panoramio (1)📷 Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Chincoteague, VA

Nature

The Virginia end of Assateague Island, with the red-and-white Assateague Lighthouse, a wildlife loop and the famous wild ponies in the marsh.

Nearest town
Chincoteague, VA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
37.9110, -75.3563
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Bay Bridge-Tunnel – Assateague lighthouse - panoramio (1)© Ron Shawley · CC BY 3.0
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Coast & island drives

Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Bay Bridge-Tunnel

153 mi9 stops3 days

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Assateague Island National Seashore – LRWalls - George Washington Purnell House Ext4© Linda Roy Walls · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Trap Pond State Park

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Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet – Coastal Highway Bridge at Night© Andrew Parlette · CC BY 2.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Jellystone Park Chincoteague IslandMotorhome stopover
    1 mi from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tom's Cove ParkCampsite
    2 mi from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pocomoke River State Park - Blue Heron LoopCampsite
    16 mi from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pocomoke River State Park - Loop D - Robin's NestCampsite
    16 mi from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pocomoke River State Park - Loop B - Deer RunCampsite
    16 mi from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pocomoke River State Park - Acorn TrailCampsite
    16 mi from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge?

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is in Chincoteague, VA, at GPS 37.9110, -75.3563. It is about 25 mi from Onancock.

Can you camp near Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge?

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

What is there to see near Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge?

Places worth a stop nearby: NASA Wallops Visitor Center (6 mi), Assateague Island National Seashore (12 mi), Trap Pond State Park (43 mi) and Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet (51 mi).

When is the best time to visit Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)