COVID-19 information for parks under phase 3
Posted on: Monday, October 5, 2020 - 2:12pm |
Trails
Current status of park facilities
Trails and restrooms are open.
The visitor center is open daily. On weekdays, hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A properly worn mask or face covering, covering both the nose and the mouth, is required to enter.
There are NO bike or boat rentals.
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. As of October 3, we are following modified Phase 3.
Last updated on: Monday, October 5, 2020
Contact the park
252-771-6593
dismal.swamp@ncparks.gov
Address
Visitor center
2294 U.S. 17 N.
South Mills, NC 27976
GPS: 36.5057, -76.3551
Hours
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- November to February:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- March to October:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- Trails close 30 minutes before park closing time.
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- Monday to Friday:
8:00am to 4:30pm
- Saturday to Sunday:
9:30am to 4:30pm
- Closed Christmas Day
List of trails
There are 16.7 miles of former logging roads for hiking and mountain biking through the swamp forest.
Bring your bike or rent one from the park. Men's, women's and children's bikes are available, as well as helmets.
Bull Boulevard
Location: Begins at the southern end of Forest Line Road
Description:
Bull Boulevard is a quiet, grassy road deep in the swamp, where a few cypress and cedar trees grow. You are likely to find bear sign, wood ducks, and otters.
Surface: natural surface
Length:
2.25 miles
one way
2.25 miles
one way
Difficulty:
easy hike
easy hike
Blaze:
none
none
Corapeake Road
Location: Begins at the northern end of South Martha Washington Trail
Description:
The trail runs just south of the NC/VA state line, cutting west across the park. You can see abundant pocosin habitat along Corapeake. Common species include bay and gallberry.
Surface: natural surface, gravel
Length:
4.80 miles
one way
4.80 miles
one way
Difficulty:
easy hike
easy hike
Blaze:
none
none
Forest Line Road
Location: Runs north-south along the western boundary of park; accessed from Kim Saunders or Corapeake Roads
Description:
This mostly gravel trail is deep in the Swamp, with shoulders dotted with Atlantic White-Cedar trees. Black bear and otter are frequently seen here, along with herons, ducks, and the occasional bald eagle.
Surface: natural surface, sand, gravel
Length:
2.30 miles
one way
2.30 miles
one way
Difficulty:
easy hike
easy hike
Blaze:
none
none
Kim Saunders Road
Location: Begins at the northern end of Canal Road
Description:
This trail runs west, nearly straight across the park, from its intersection with Canal Road. Black bear, turkey, bobcat, and butterflies may be seen here. Birders will enjoy the trail for the many warblers frequenting the woods along either side.
Surface: natural surface, gravel
Length:
5.40 miles
one way
5.40 miles
one way
Difficulty:
easy hike
easy hike
Blaze:
brown "KS" markers every mile
brown "KS" markers every mile
Park Maps and Brochures:
