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

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. The entrance will re-open for
day use and vehicle passes on July 7, 2008.