Over Sand Vehicle (OSV) Zones
The Maryland (MD) District and Virginia (VA) District OSV Zones are currently open. OSV permits must be purchased online by visiting www.recreation.gov. You will need to choose which office you would like to pick up your permit, either the North Beach Ranger Station in the Maryland District or the Toms Cove Visitor Center in the Virginia District. If you do not have access to the internet, you may fill out the online application at a kiosk in the Ranger Station or Toms Cove Visitor Center when you arrive. See our OSV page for more information.
Maryland District
For the most current OSV closure updates, Facebook users can visit our "Assateague MD OSV Closures" public group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1557666744530321/
OSV permits purchased online through www.recreation.gov may be picked up from 9 am - 5 pm daily at the Ranger Station.
Virginia District
For the most recent OSV closure updates, visit our VA OSV Closure FB page . For more info on the North OSV click here (Scroll down below the Maryland and Toms Cove OSV map). OSV permits purchased online through www.recreation.gov. may be picked up from 9 am - 4 pm at the Toms Cove Visitor Center. Please note that the Toms Cove Visitor Center is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in December, January and February.
