National Wildlife Refuge · Maryland
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 176 acres (the portion in this state) in Worcester County, Maryland (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 176 acres (Maryland portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Worcester County |
| Reference point | 38.06760, -75.23357 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: hunting on refuges
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
This unit also extends into: Virginia. Acreage on this page covers the Maryland portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- National Wildlife Refuge · Virginia
Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge
358 acres · 16.1 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - National Wildlife Refuge · Virginia
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
11,943 acres · 16.3 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - Other state land
Nassawango Project Area
287 acres · 17.1 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - Other state land
Pocomoke River Corridor Heritage Conservation
815 acres · 17.3 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Restricted access - State forest
Pocomoke River State Forest
8,363 acres · 19 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State forest
Chesapeake Forest Lands
11,455 acres · 19.6 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - Other state land
Hickory Point Heritage Conservation
310 acres · 22.6 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Restricted access - Other state land
Devils Island Area
48 acres · 25.5 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area · Virginia
Saxis Wildlife Management Area
6,197 acres · 27.2 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge” in Maryland combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.