Recreation area

Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center

Assateague Island National Seashore · Chincoteague · Virginia — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center is located in the Virginia District within the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

Getting there

The Virginia District entrance is at the end of Route 175, two miles east of Chincoteague, VA. The Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center is located on the north side of Beach Road, set back in the woods. The parking lot is the second left turn after entering the refuge.

Contact
(410) 641-1441

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.