Great Dismal Swamp

Located just south of the Chesapeake Bay, this "uninhabitable" Great Dismal Swamp was home to thousands of Native Americans and Maroons--self-emancipated slaves--throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Virginia

3100 Desert Road Suffolk, VA 23434

Outdoor Activities

Fishing

With a proper license, fishing is permitted in certain areas of the wildlife refuge.

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Hiking

40+ miles of trails are able to be found throughout the refuge, and the trailheads can be found here.

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Outdoor Activities

Hiking

Fishing