ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE
TOMS COVE DISTRICT
757-336-6577
8586 Beach Rd., Chincoteague, VA 2333 www.nps.gov/asis
On state Rte 175 East from Rte 13.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 5 mile beach offering swimming and picnicking. Refuge has natural beach habitat where the wild ponies made famous in Misty of Chincoteague can be seen.
PARKING: At the beach and visitors center.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Asphalt biking and hiking trails. Roll-out mat available for wheelchairs to go to the water’s edge from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
ENTRANCE: Ramp provided. Glass entry doors, 32-36 in. wide, easily open out with clearly marked metal handle.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located at bath house during peak season. Doors are 36 in. wide, and open out. Turns to enter. Roll-in showers. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out and handrails. Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for lateral transfer. Also accessible port-o-let close by visitor center. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, written scripts are available.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits and documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
For guests with mobility disabilities, beach wheelchairs with balloon tires are available. Accessible bathhouse and changing room available.
GIFT SHOP: Books on birds and wildlife are available in visitor center.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards MC, V, AE and DS. Hours: 9-4 daily, Mid-June through Labor Day. Interpretive programs. Weekend programs seasonally.
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