CNHA

Visitor Info

VISITOR information

Date, Time, Fees & Location

Please reach out to us at 757-336-3696 for more information.

Discover the extraordinary wildlife and untamed terrain of Virginia’s Eastern Shore at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, where visitors can fully engage with the natural world.

For a comprehensive understanding of Chincoteague’s history, location, and the latest articles, visit the official website of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Refuge Trek

2025

The Refuge Trek season has been delayed due to the construction of the access road for the recreational beach move.  Please keep checking our website and Facebook page for updates.

Lighthouse Climb

The lighthouse is open to climb every Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm until Labor Day.

Parking is available on the right side of Beach Road just after entering the refuge.  Visitors who need  parking near the base of the lighthouse can use the road just pass the lighthouse parking lot.

CNHA Bookstore

The CNHA Bookstore is open Thursday through Monday 10 AM – 3:30 PM.  Please call (757) 336-3696 for more information.

Online Store

2025
CNHA Online Store (CLOSED)
OUR LOCATION

Mailing Address: CNHA, PO Box 917, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

Physical Address: CNHA, 8231 Beach Road, Assateague Island, VA 23336

Directions: Route US-13 runs north/south along the Eastern Shore. Take 13 to route VA-175 east. Follow 175 for approximately 10 miles onto Chincoteague Island, continue straight across the island to Assateauge Island where you will find Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

(Yes, it’s confusing. Google Maps or Mapquest will route you across Chincoteague Island to our location on Assateague Island Virgina – not to be confused with Assateague Island Maryland)

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

VISITOR information

Contact Us

• 
  (757) 336-3696
  
• 
  cnha4wildlife@gmail.com
  
• CNHA, 8231 Beach Road, Assateague Island, VA 23336