Lin, the Assateague ORV zone is a 13-mile stretch of beach that is open to licensed 4WD vehicles.  The ORV license costs $70 per year and you also need to have a $20 annual pass to the National Seashore.  There are also a number of special equipment items you need to have in the car with you.  If you can get to Assateague fairly often and if you have a 4WD vehicle, the $90 expenditure will repay itself many times over.

Best,
Norm Saunders

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> I'm not sure if my previous message took, so I apologize if this is a 
> repeat. I'm on a search for SANDWICH TERNS. I know they have been 
> previously sighted at ASSATEAGUE ORV zone. Does anyone know if they are 
> 
> still being seen? If so is this area accessible to vehicles-I'm not 
> familiar with this area. Also, is it too late to search for them at 
> Chincoteague? I appreciate any suggestions! Also, where are all the 
> UPLAND SANDPIPERS? I've had a difficult time spotting them this year as 
> 
> well. Thanks again and GOOD BIRDING!