Depiction of the Great Dismal Swamp by Thomas Moran in Slave Hunt
State/County Park

Great Dismal Swamp VA

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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Outdoor Activities

Fishing

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

Hiking

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

Outdoor Activities

Hiking
Fishing

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