Dismal Swamp State Park » Activities
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Our area is under a hurricane warning and we are expecting high winds on Friday, Sept. 3. If sustained winds exceed 25 mph, we will be unable to operate our bridge and the park will be closed. Please call the park office before visiting on Friday to ensure that the park is open.
Updated: 2010-09-02 11:09:43
Click the links below to view information about activities for this park.
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.