Virginia District
The Virginia District makes up the southern half of the island. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge can be found, for the most part, in this district of the national seashore.

Permit Information
Backcountry campers must obtain a $5 permit upon arrival. Hunters must register and should obtain a seashore hunting plan each September. Off-road vehicle users must carry certain equipment and purchase a $60 annual special use permit.

Directions
The south entrance is at the eastern terminus of Route 175, two miles from Chincoteague, VA.

Information Center
Toms Cove Visitor Center is located on the Atlantic Coast side of the island at the southern tip. The Chincoteague Refuge Visitor Center is located in the Wildlife Refuge closer to the park entrance.

Activities