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Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) Permits
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Hours of Operation
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Valid in VA
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Valid in MD
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Cost
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VIRGINIA
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Refuge hours vary, Overnight Fishing Permit may be required
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YES
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NO
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$70
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DAYUSE
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5am-Midnight
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YES
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YES
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$90
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OVERNIGHT
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24 Hours
(No camping, must be actively fishing past midnight)
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YES
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YES
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$110
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BULLPEN
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24 Hours
(Overnight camping allowed in designated ‘Bullpen’ only)
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YES
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YES
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$150
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SURF FISHING AND OFFSHORE FISHING
INFORMATION
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PURCHASE OFFROAD VEHICLE PERMINTS
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In Maryland, permits may be
purchased at the Ranger Station. Permits may also be acquired
by mail. Call (410) 641-3030 for an application and send it to
the appropriate address with a check made payable to:
Department of the Interior-NPS. Please allow up to three weeks
for receipt of the permit.
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In Virginia, permits may be
obtained at the Toms Cove Visitor Center, the ORV Closure
Booth (summer only), or the Chincoteague National Wildlife
Refuge Visitor Center or Fee Booth.
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ORV Use Limits:Purchase of
the permit does not guarantee access to ORV
zones. Access may be reduced or curtailed due
to vehicle density limits (especially in the summer season),
emergency conditions, or management constraints. ORV use
limits: Maryland - 145; Virginia - 48 (18 when hook area is
closed due to nesting). When these limits are reached, a
closure is in effect and vehicle access is managed on a
one-off-one-on basis.
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Park Hours In Maryland:
Assateague Island National Seashore does not
close, although parking on the beach at night is permitted
only for those who are actively engaged in recreation.
Sleeping is strictly prohibited. Self-contained vehicles
(except travel trailers) are allowed to park overnight in the
"Bull Pen" area if they are equipped with a toilet and
permanently installed waste storage tank capable of holding 2
days volume of waste for all occupants.
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Refuge Hours in Virginia:
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is
open during the following hours: May 1 to September 30, 5 a.m.
- 10 p.m.; October 1 to October 31, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.; November
1 to March 31, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.; April 1 to April 30, 6 a.m. -
8 p.m.
Only those with a valid overnight fishing permit may remain
in the area after hours.
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Changing beach conditions,
vehicle breakdowns, and human judgement errors may occasionally
result in off-road vehicles becoming stuck and needing
assistance.
In these instances:
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National Park Service staff
CAN:
•Assist with removing sand from around the tires
•Deflate tires
•Use traction devices such as boards
•Make a phone call on your behalf to friends/family
•Provide information regarding local towing services
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National Park Service staff
CANNOT:
•Winch or pull the vehicles out
•Recommend a towing company
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Please be prepared when using
the ORV zones on Assateague Island. Carry the required safety
equipment; adequate food, water and clothing; and know the park
rules and
regulations.
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Vehicle Operation :Vehicle speed in ORV zones
may not exceed 25 miles per hour, which must be reduced to 15
miles per hour when within 100 feet of vehicles, wildlife,
pedestrians, or people on horseback. Driving on sand dunes or
vegetated areas is prohibited. Cutting circles or needlessly
defacing the beach is also prohibited.
Right of Way:When two vehicles approach in the
same track, both operators must slow and the operator with the
ocean on his right shall yield the right-of-way.
Passenger
Safety: Passengers shall not ride on the fenders,
hood, roof, sides, tailgate, or in any other position outside
of a moving vehicle. No vehicle shall be used to tow a person
or any recreational device over land, over water, or in the
air. Use of safety belts is required by law.
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More wreckage visible on very low tides.
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Licenses:All ORV's must bear valid state license
plates and must be properly insured and registered to operate
over public highways. ORV operators must possess a valid state
driver's license.
Inspection of Vehicles:Authorized personnel may
inspect ORV's at any time to insure compliance with licensing,
registration, permits, vehicle specifications, and equipment
requirements.
Fires on the Beach:Campfires are allowed on the
beach below the high-tide mark. Fires may not be left
unattended and must be extinguished with water, not sand.
Other Regulations: All other applicable State
and Federal laws are enforced.
You are responsible for
knowing the regulations. When in doubt, check with
uniformed Seashore or Refuge personnel.
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Solitude!
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Sanitation:Litter or waste may not be buried or
discarded. It must be disposed of at an established collection
station or removed from the area. Wastewater (including
graywater) from self-contained vehicles must be kept in a
holding tank while in the ORV zone and may only be emptied at
dump stations in the developed area.
ORV
Update:
At the Assateague Island National Seashore, the Park Service,
strives to provide you with a safe and enjoyable off-road
vehicle (ORV) experience. Regulations and equipment
requirements are necessary for your safety and the safety of
National Park Service staff.
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Fin
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Maximum number of wheels per axle 2
