Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Visit on your scheduleTrails open sunrise to sunset; Lake Drummond Wildlife Drive hours vary seasonally; visitor center hours limited by staff availability
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge3100 Desert Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434Directions
All ages
No fee listed on the visit page
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About this adventure
A large swamp refuge on the Suffolk/Chesapeake edge with more than 40 miles of trails and boardwalks for hiking and biking, a self-guided driving tour, two lakefront piers and a boat ramp. There are four entrances: Portsmouth Ditch, Jericho Lane, Washington Ditch, and Railroad Ditch (Lake Drummond Wildlife Drive). At the Portsmouth Ditch trailhead, the refuge and Kids in Parks run a 1.5-mile TRACK Trails loop with activity guides for children. Some trails are accessible. The visitor center's hours depend on staff, so call ahead.
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