Fisherman Island, Ship Shoal Island, Little Cobb Island and Wallops Island are closed to the public year-round. Most of Virginia’s other barrier islands are open to the public for low-impact recreational use with seasonal restrictions in place to protect sensitive resources. Please visit site pages for specific information.
| Island Name | Owned By | Open/Closed | Seasonal Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallops | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Closed to public | |
| Assateague | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Open to public | Toms Cove Hook closed March 15 - September 1 |
| Chincoteague | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Open to public | Dunes always closed |
| Assawoman | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Open to public September 16 - March 14 | Closed March 15 - September 15 |
| Metompkin | The Nature Conservancy | Open to public | Closed above high tide line April - August |
| Cedar | Open to public | Closed above high tide line April - August | |
| Parramore | The Nature Conservancy | Open to public | Closed above high tide line April - August |
| Hog | The Nature Conservancy | Open to public | Closed above high tide line April - August |
| Cobb | The Nature Conservancy | Open to public | Closed above high tide line April - August |
| Little Cobb | The Nature Conservancy | Closed to public | |
| Wreck | Department of Conservation and Recreation | Open to public September 1 - April 14 | Closed April 15 - August 31 |
| Mockhorn | Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries | Open to public | No restrictions |
| Ship Shoal | The Nature Conservancy | Closed to public | |
| Myrtle/Mink | The Nature Conservancy | Open to public | Closed above high tide line April - August |
| Smith | The Nature Conservancy | Open to public | Closed above high tide line April - August |
| Fisherman | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Closed to public |
