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The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The refuge consists of over 112,000 acres of forested wetlands. Lake Drummond, at 3,100 acres and the largest natural lake in Virginia, is located in the heart of the swamp. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge trails are open everyday for hiking and biking from sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. The refuge headquarters is located at 3100 Desert Road in Suffolk, Virginia, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. The headquarters is closed on weekends and federal holidays, the hiking and biking trails remain open. Protecting and preserving a unique and outstanding ecosystem, and perpetuating the diversity of animal and plant life therein.
Winter 2011-2012 Calendar of Events, click here. The Railroad Ditch entrance, including the auto tour route, has reopen for public access to Lake Drummond. Auto passes are free and must be obtained on the day of your visit from the refuge headquarters between 8:00am and 3:00pm. Great Dismal Swamp Coalition "Wild and Beautiful" Photography Contest: Entries must be received by April 1, 2012. For contest rules and entry form, click here.
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Last updated:
January 5, 2012