Assateague Island Bike Rental: Explore Seashore Wildlife

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Discover Assateague Island by bike! Enjoy protected paths, wild horses, secluded beaches, and marsh overlooks. No entrance fee for cyclists.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Rather than riding your vehicle around Assateague State Park and Assateague National Seashore, you can rent a bike and enjoy the fresh air. Bike rentals are self-guided and include helmets and baskets. Riding a bike through the park is one of the best ways to view Assateague’s wild horses.

What's Included

Helmet
Bicycle use
Basket

Additional Information

Renting bicycles at Assateague Island National Seashore is one of the best ways to get to know the Island and it’s inhabitants. Protected bike paths line the road, about 6 miles in total. Riding a bike through the National Seashore is one of the best ways to experience all Assateague has to offer; secluded beaches, marsh overlooks, wild horses and a…

Location

11802 Marsh View Ln

Marsh View Lane

The Bicycle Rental Stand is located in the Visitor Center Parking lot. Simply head to the Assateague Island Visitor Center and look for our small building adjacent to the parking lot. Parking is free.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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624dorothym

Jun 22, 2025

Amazing!! - This bike ride was absolutely amazing. This was mine and my boyfriends first time going to the island and it did not disappoint. We saw wild horses crossing the roads, walking in the parking lots, and grazing in the fields. So beautiful. One thing to note is there is a huge hill to go over in the beginning and end of the trail. Be prepared to hustle up that hill! It is slightly up hill to the end spot and then downhill the whole way back. Make sure your in some sort of shape, or you'll be exhausted like we were lol. One way is 5 miles and then 5 miles back. SOooo WORTH IT!!

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Vikyw490

Jun 10, 2025

Best bike rental experience - If I could give them a higher rating I would. My 11 years old daughter and myself rented bikes for 2 hours. The person at the counter was kind, funny, and knowledgeable. I would say it is the best way someone can experience Assateague Island. We saw wild horses, lots of different birds, deer, and bunnies. Do bring lots of bug spray and sun screen. Don’t forget to check out the store after returning the bikes. It has a lot of nice items to choose from for gifting or for keeping. We highly recommend Assateagua Outfitters.

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Kathleenhz1196hl

Apr 25, 2025

We were late and they still honored our reservation - AO was great- we were 3 hrs late to our reservation because of car trouble and they still honored our biking and were super helpful. Highly recommend.

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Caroline_c

Aug 17, 2024

Cruiser 2 hr bike rental - Easy ride to State Park. Safe riding paths and free entry if on bike. Saw horses right away on beach and Bay side. Price was right too!

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Sarah_k

Aug 15, 2024

We’ll be back! - The rental attendant was welcoming, helpful, and created a positive experience. He also provided easy to follow instructions of where to go and how to get there. Absolutely beautiful surroundings and we encountered 20+ wild horses. Highly recommend if you love being active outdoors as we ended up biking 10+ miles however the terrain is very flat so it is not difficult to do.

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Marie-josée

Aug 14, 2024

Bike rental and tour - 2h bike rental. We went around the island (about 10miles in all). Option to add a cart to the front of the bike for free (recommended). It was a great experience. Beautiful landscape. We saw several horses during our hike. We went to the beach (US$5/person). However, we did not see horses on the beach. There were probably too many people. Everything was perfect.

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V9668gyelizabethj

Aug 11, 2024

Excellent!!! - The rental process and pick up/return was super easy. The gentleman who helped us was humorous and informative. There was a designated riding path that was completely paved. Other than the bridge, which was uphill, the path was flat. Seeing the park and horses on bikes was amazing. There was very little “traffic” on the path. We were able to see plenty of horses as we were able to stop frequently as we pleased. Probably one of my favorite things we did on this trip!

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Travelpamd

Jul 31, 2024

Great way to see the Assateague island!! - A great way to see the Assategue island National seashore and wildlife. Ride over the bridge in to the island with beautiful scenery on both sides and horses resting /walking . Well paved bike paths .

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Claire_h

Jul 8, 2024

Easy, affordable and engaging way to see the Assateague island - Bill was wonderful! Kind, super friendly and engaging. The bike rental is conveniently located in the Assateague visitor center parking lot where there is public bathrooms. The bikes were great- option to add a basket for free and helmets. In the bike rental check in area you can find some essentials from hats, sunblock, ice cream and refreshments (water, Gatorade etc.) and some clothing merchandise. You can bike the island roughly 5 miles or so ( or about a 2 hour bike ride total) the wild ponies are everywhere and so beautiful. The beach is right there and you can stop take in the full scenic view of the island and water. We are a family of 5- ages 12-44. We all loved it and can’t wait to go back!

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