Enjoy a narrated ride lasting about 45 minutes on the open-air Dismal Swamp Express along Canal Road in the morning or the afternoon. Rain or shine (however, we WILL cancel for thunder/lightning), on a first come, first seated basis– we will accommodate larger groups with an additional trip if possible.
Events and Programs
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Events and Programs
Dismal Swamp State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Enjoy a narrated ride lasting about 45 minutes on the open-air Dismal Swamp Express along Canal Road in the morning or the afternoon. Rain or shine (however, we WILL cancel for thunder/lightning), on a first come, first seated basis– we will accommodate larger groups with an additional trip if possible.
Date of Event:
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:00pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Celebrate the annual Take a Child Outside Week by bringing your kids (or grandkids, or godchildren, or …) to the park to earn a Junior Ranger patch during a ranger-led program. Learn about the park and the new and improved Junior Ranger program!
Date of Event:
Sat, 09/28/2019 - 2:00pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Enjoy a narrated ride lasting about 45 minutes on the open-air Dismal Swamp Express along Canal Road in the morning or the afternoon. Rain or shine (however, we WILL cancel for thunder/lightning), on a first come, first seated basis– we will accommodate larger groups with an additional trip if possible.
Date of Event:
Sun, 09/29/2019 - 11:00am
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Enjoy a narrated ride lasting about 45 minutes on the open-air Dismal Swamp Express along Canal Road in the morning or the afternoon. Rain or shine (however, we WILL cancel for thunder/lightning), on a first come, first seated basis– we will accommodate larger groups with an additional trip if possible.
Date of Event:
Sun, 09/29/2019 - 2:00pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center
2294 U.S. 17 N.
South Mills, NC 27976
252-771-6593
dismal.swamp@ncparks.gov
GPS: 36.505700, -76.355100
March - October: 8am - 6pm
November - February: 8am - 5pm
Closed Christmas Day
Visitor Center
Weekdays: 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Trails close one-half hour before park closing time.