Assateague Island National Seashore, Other Va. National Parks Free for MLK Day

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ASSATEAGUE ISLAND, MD The National Park Service announced a major paving project will affect access to Assateague Island National Seashore starting Oct. 6.

Crews will work to repave parking lots, camping loops and Old Ferry Landing Road, according to a press release.

Officials say camping loops will be closed one at a time.

The following areas will be closed for one to two days, with specific dates to be determined:

  • Old Ferry Landing Road
  • Maryland Assateague Island Visitor Center
  • Marsh Trail parking lot
  • Life of the Forest Trail parking lot
  • Lifesaving Station parking lot

The National Park Service says access to Assateague Island State Park will not be impacted.

For more information, visit www.nps.gov/asis or call 410-641-1441.

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