The Dismal Swamp Welcome Centerprovides a friendly face and tourism information to the traveling public. Whether by water or by land, the staff at this lovely complex aims to please, and assist with a variety of services.

Forbidding as its name may be, the Great Dismal Swamp is one of the few natural American gems remaining in the East. Despite its impressive size and age, the Great Dismal Swamp remains a mystery to most people. We invite you to come see why George Washington, Robert Frost and many other notables in America’s history books were lured by Nature’s backdrop of emerald draping vines and sweet warbles of the songbirds which call the swamp “home”. The swamp shelters a wealth of history and lore, flora and fauna.

The modern day swamp retains its mystery, but we are able to explore its secrets, without the hardships endured by the pioneering spirits that sought to tame it. Home to one of the largest Black Bear populations on the East Coast, subtropical birds, butterflies, bobcats and white-tailed deer, it is easily understood why this land deserves our protection.

Trails– Hiking on the original logging trails where wilderness surrounds you, provides a tempered trek into the vast swamp. The late Moses White, a successful logger, timbered in the Dismal Swamp. 18^th century timbering of Juniper and White Cedar supplied shingles for the north, transported by lighters (a flat-bottom boat) on the Canal. Ironically, yesterday’s history provides for today’s opportunities.

A Walk on the Wild Side - Do you appreciate nature’s beauty, outdoor fun and a walk on the “wild” side? Plan a day visiting the Dismal Swamp. Didn’t bring your bike? We have four adult bikes for you to borrow for the afternoon on our 3 mile paved hiking and biking trail. Bring your camera or binoculars to catch your favorite feathered friend or maybe a soft, fuzzy mammal. We are proud of the fact that we are recognized as a part of the NC Birding Trail and East Coast Greenway. Bring a picnic lunch and spread out your fare on our picnic tables, under the pines. Public restrooms are plentiful.

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