Dismal Swamp State Park

Paddle the historic Dismal Swamp Canal or hike and bike swamp roads and a boardwalk into the Great Dismal Swamp on the Virginia line.

2294 U.S. 17 N., South Mills, NC 27976 · South Mills, NC

About Dismal Swamp State Park

This park on the Virginia border opens up about 14,400 acres of the Great Dismal Swamp, the largest remaining swamp in the eastern United States. You can paddle the 22-mile Dismal Swamp Canal, rent a boat, or hike and bike 21.5 miles of trails, including a swamp boardwalk, and black bears are sometimes seen. The visitor center tells the swamp's history, from George Washington's draining company to people who escaped slavery and hid there. Day use is free, and there is no camping.

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