Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

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Tripadvisor (119) · Nature reserve in Suffolk, United States
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Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge contains some of the most important wildlife habitat in the mid-Atlantic region. At near 113,000 acres, the …

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Aug 15, 2022
Great place to experience nature. I explored the Washington Ditch. It was an easy, and very enjoyable walk. I'll return soon. Full review by Pat S
Jun 9, 2022
If you like depending the day hiking and exploring this is the park. We took the whole day and explored this unusual wilderness. Full review by ByronEllenShaw
Apr 20, 2022
We had been here before, about 10 years ago. Obviously, much the same, but did add some new boardwalks, I believe. Would like perhaps one more porta-potty at Lake Drummond as the trail head is the … Full review by L3359ADlisaf
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Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge was established in the year 1974 with an aim of preserving the ecologically important marshla…
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My son will be 6 months old in July, and we were considering taking a short trip down to Suffolk for a couple days. …
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My son will be 6 months old in July, and we were considering taking a short trip down to Suffolk for a couple days. Would it be safe to take him along the boardwalks? He would be riding in his baby carrier on my back, and he would have his sun hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.
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I don’t see why not! The boardwalks are well maintained. July is hot, so maybe plan on a morning stroll and definitely bring the bug spray.
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Are you open on Memorial Day?
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I am almost certain they are.
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Answer by Pam C · May 23, 2015
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