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Protecting and preserving a unique and outstanding ecosystem,
and perpetuating the diversity of animal and plant life therein. 

Photo: South One Fire, June 19, 2008, credit: USFWS

Important Notice to our Visitors: The Washington Ditch and Jericho Lane entrances have not been impacted by the fire other than by smoke on the days when winds are pushing smoke columns to the north.. Lake Drummond continues to be closed to all visitors. The fall deer hunt program is being planned as described on the Hunting page. Any impacts to the program because of the fire will be posted if and when available.

The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.  The refuge consists of over 111,000 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, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. The headquarters is closed on weekends and federal holidays, the hiking and biking trails remain open.

Mailing Address: 3100 Desert Road, Suffolk, Virginia  23434
Phone: (757) 986-3705 Fax: (757) 986-2353

 

Railroad Ditch Entrance closed to
all public use due to habitat 
management activities. Due to current 
wildfire, the reopening will be postponed 
until further notice.

2008 Deer Hunt Permit Application details
now available