Please inquire at the Toms Cove visitor center about sign in/ sign out procedures and current closures. VA North OSV fishing mile open when Toms Cove Hook area is closed (March 15 - August 31) and is limited to 12). (limited to 18 when Toms Cove hook area is closed March 15 - August 31. OSV Zone Limits: 145 vehicles in MD, 48 vehicles in VA. Sanitation: Litter or waste may not be burned, buried or discarded in OSV Zones but must be removed from the Seashore or disposed of in designated receptacles located outside of the OSV Zones. Inspection of Vehicle: Authorized Park personnel may inspect vehicles to insure compliance with OSV permit regulations. Non self-contained vehicles are prohibited from parking in or adjacent to the Bullpen from 9 p.m. Travel trailers and tents are not allowed in the Bullpen. See the bottom of this page or the OSV zone maps page for more information.īullpen: Only self-contained, hard-sided vehicles with a valid Bullpen OSV permit and equipped with an approved toilet and permanently installed waste storage tanks capable of holding two (2) days’ volume of waste may park overnight in the Bullpen camping area.Īll waste (including gray-water) from self-contained vehicles must be retained in vehicle’s holding tanks while in the OSV zone and emptied in an approved location outside the park or at trailer dump stations located in the Seashore campgrounds. All sand dunes and vegetated areas, including those located within the designated OSV zones, are closed. Designated bay access points in MD are marked with orange and white striped numbered posts. OSV Boundaries: Vehicles must stay east of the black and white posts. If the sticker is destroyed in an accident, the Permittee must provide a copy of the official police report of the accident to obtain a replacement sticker at no cost.Ī copy of the original permit application, and/or permit purchase receipt, IS NOT sufficient documentation to replace a permit sticker at no cost. If the permitted vehicle is sold or in an accident, permittee may obtain a replacement sticker of the same type and expiration by providing Park staff with enough of the original permit sticker to read the complete permit number and expiration date. Sale or transfer of the permitted vehicle VOIDS the permit and sticker. Permit replacement: OSV permits and stickers are issued to individual permit holders for the specific vehicle designated on the permit application and MAY NOT be transferred from one person to another or from one vehicle to another. NOTE: Permit stickers are NOT refundable or replaceable if lost. New permits will expire at the end of the same month and year as the original permit. Permit upgrades may ONLY be made by presenting the original sticker and paying the difference in the cost of the permits. Carry the required safety equipment adequate food, water and clothing and know the park rules and regulations. Please be prepared when using the OSV zones on Assateague Island. National Park Service staff cannot: Winch or pull the vehicles out, or recommend a towing company. Provide information regarding local towing services. Make a phone call on your behalf to friends/family. In these instances, National Park Service staff can: Assist with removing sand from around the tires. Changing beach conditions, vehicle breakdowns, and human judgement errors may occasionally result in over-sand vehicles becoming stuck and needing assistance. Regulations and equipment requirements are necessary for your safety and the safety of other visitors and National Park Service staff. Please watch our OSV video for driving tips.Īt Assateague Island National Seashore we strive to provide you with a safe and enjoyable over-sand vehicle (OSV) experience. Upon signing the registration for the OSV permit, operators accept responsibility for knowing and following all OSV regulations. All vehicles using the OSV zone must display a valid OSV Permit permanently adhered to the windshield. The permit fee ranges from $110 to $200, depending upon the type of access desired. OSV permits are valid for a year from the month of purchase. The Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) zone at Assateague Island National Seashore contains miles of unspoiled beaches managed by the National Park Service to accommodate OSV enthusiasts and other beach goers.
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