Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

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Assateague Island
PO Box 62
Chincoteague, VA 23336

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 336-6122 Main
(757) 336-5273 Fax

Operating Agency: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Agency Type: Federally Administered
Person in charge: John D. Schroer Refuge Manager
Hours of operation: 7:30AM-4:00PM, Mon-Fri
Fees: $10 entrance fee good for 7 days.
Eligibility requirements: Unrestricted.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral.
Area Served: National organization

About the program:
Provides a wild life refuge operated by the federal government. SERVICE HOURS: May-September hours are 5AM-10PM; April and October hours are 6AM-8PM; November-March hours are 6AM-6PM. SERVICES PROVIDED: The Information Center is located at the refuge in the Visitor Center/Contact Station, and it is open daily from 9AM to 5PM. The following programs are conducted throughout the year. Wildlife films in auditorium and guided hikes of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes in length. Groups interested in selecting special tours or auditorium programs may contact the refuge through out the year. Wildlife Loop - A three-and-a-half mile/5.6 km look drive through the waterfowl pond area. Two observation platforms for photography and birdwatchers. Hikers and bikers are welcome, closed to vehicles until 3PM, daily year round. Woodland Trail - 1.6 mile/ 2.6 km hiking and biking trail - daily year round. Lighthouse Trail - Quarter mile/.4 km food trail to the Assateague Lighthouse daily year round. The Light House Tower is not open to the public. Open Beach - 10 miles/16.1 km of natural beach for foot traffic only. The refuge also sponsors a waterfowl week during Thanksgiving week. INFORAMTION PROVIDED BY: Angela Tracey, Outdoor Recreation Planner Supervisor (757-336-6122).