Chincoteague Reopening Status and Plans

Current Status: Phase Three

• Everyone entering a business or public building must wear a face mask
• Accommodations including hotels, motels, rental agencies, Airbnb’s and campgrounds are open at a 100% capacity
• Indoor dining open (with social distancing)
• Pools open (with social distancing)
• Hot tubs remain closed
• Gyms open (with social distancing)
• Social Gatherings limited to 250 people
• Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is open
  • The refuge is open from 5am – 10pm daily
  • The beach is open (parking and facilities back to normal)
  • Lifegaurds on duty Thursday thru Monday
  • Trails are open
  • The visitor centers and Lighthouse are closed
• Town Public Restrooms are open
• The Town Office is open

2020 Event Cancellations

• Fireman’s carnival
• July 4th Fireworks Celebration
• Pony Swim and Auction are canceled  
  • The foals of the pony herd will be sold by way of online auction
• Blueberry Festival is canceled