Pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed only in specific areas of the Maryland portion of Assateague Island National Seashore. Assateague Island is a 37 mile long island along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia. Most of the Maryland district is managed by the National Park Service as a national seashore. Pets are prohibited in the following areas: the entire Virginia portion of Assateague Island, even in your car; all back country campsites; nature trails; lifeguard-protected beach; portions of Assateague State Park; north of the State Park to the Ocean City inlet.
More information on the Assateague Island National Seashore pet policy
