Reservations Information ... details ±

Call 1-877-7-CAMP-NC (722-6762) or select a park from the dropdown box on the left to navigate to the reservations page for that park. Online and call center reservations can ONLY be made for July 15 and thereafter.

Visitors can continue to make reservations for week-long stays and Falls, Jordan and Kerr lakes for arrival dates of July 14 and earlier by calling or visiting the park. Reservations also can be made for picnic shelters and community buildings at most parks for arrival dates of July 14 and earlier by calling or visiting the park.

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Trail Closed ... details ±

Corapeake Ditch Trail is closed to hikers and bikers until further notice. Large trucks and other heavy equipment are using the road to access a habitat management area on the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

Updated: 2009-06-22 17:19:30

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Canoeing
Education and Events
Hiking and Mountain Biking
Visitor Center

All Activities

Canoeing: Glide along the amber colored waters of the historic Dismal Swamp Canal in your own canoe or kayak. A boat ramp near the parking area gives access to the canal waters. Don’t forget your life vests!

Education and Events: Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about the Dismal Swamp. To arrange a special exploration of the Dismal Swamp for your group or class, contact the park office. Click the 'Events' link on the menu to the left to learn more about events at Dismal Swamp State Park.

Hiking and Mountain Biking: There are 16.7 miles of former logging roads for hiking and mountain biking through the swamp forest.

Visitor Center: A unique hydraulic arm bridge that spans the Dismal Swamp Canal allows access to the Dismal Swamp State Park. Boaters along the canal have 'right of way' which may cause some delay in pedestrians crossing the bridge. The visitor center/exhibit hall, restrooms and parking are accessible.

N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation • 1615 MSC • Raleigh N.C. 27699-1615 (919) 733-4181