Lake Drummond & Great Dismal Swamp
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4 hour(s)
Languages
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Experience a guided adventure designed for confident intermediate paddlers
Discover remote landscapes spanning the Virginia and North Carolina border
Explore one of the East Coast’s most fascinating swampland ecosystems
Experience a rewarding wilderness journey far from urban surroundings
€ 99.81
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Experience the wild beauty of the Great Dismal Swamp as you paddle across the expansive waters of Lake Drummond, a rare natural lake nestled along the Virginia and North Carolina border. Surrounded by towering cypress trees and serene forest landscapes, this immersive journey invites you to explore one of the East Coast’s most fascinating ecosystems. Along the way, learn about the swamp’s rich natural heritage and compelling human history while keeping watch for diverse flora and wildlife that thrive in this unique environment.
Discover a true backcountry adventure designed for paddlers with intermediate to advanced skills seeking a rewarding and remote experience. Launch directly onto Lake Drummond and navigate its cypress-lined shoreline with guidance and support throughout the journey. With ever-changing water conditions and natural surroundings shaping the route, each outing offers a dynamic exploration of this remarkable swampland wilderness.
Kayak or Canoe
Personal Floatation Device
Paddle
Lunch and personal snacks
Gratuities
Sun protection recommended: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Quick-dry clothing
Water shoes or secure sandals
Towel and change of clothes
Intermediate to advanced paddling skills are strongly
Not suitable as a first-time kayaking experience
Guests may be asked to assist with shuttle logistics
Participants should be physically prepared for extended
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Activity Provider: Frog Hollow Outdoors
Customer Reviews
Dima
Peaceful and isolated. No cell service. No plane or car noises, practically no people.
Jessica
I went where lake Drummond is. The horseflies were utterly rediculous. You couldn't enjoy anything. I was hoping for swamp, but not so much. I'm from West Kentucky and we are much more swamp then this. I was expecting more woods and trails, and in this part of the park not so much and did I say the horseflies were THICK!!!!!!!
Ferdilyn
Nice place to bike at. But it says bear aware, so we didn't bike far
Jeff
Loved it! The Washington Ditch Trail (starting around 1.5 miles in) is the most picturesque and 'swampy' area, at least in Virginia and on the West side. It's got a nice plaque about how George Washington his own self surveyed it! Look on YouTube for videos. Then there's the Jericho and Hudnell Trails (come in via the Jericho Trail entrance) which branch off into other trails. The Railroad Ditch Trail is the southernmost one on the West side that's still in Virginia - it's near the Swamp's headquarters. It has a pavilion about how escaped slaves hid in it and so on near the entrance. This is the only trail you can drive on, and have to pay for ($5) if you do (hiking is free). The third leg of this trail was burned out a few years ago and as a result it, too, looks 'swampy'. To best explore the more interior, off-beat trails, you'll want a bicycle, it can take hours to go far on foot. During the summer you've got a good chance to see Northern Black Racer snakes on all three of these trails. I've seen hog-nosed snakes a couple times on the Washington Ditch trail, and once, saw some sort of fat-bodied (ie likely poisonous) snake in the little walk-path that cuts off the first corner of the Railroad Ditch trail. I have seen a beaver in the Washington Ditch and on the second leg of the Railroad Ditch trail, and bears near the entrance of the Railroad Ditch, the Lynn (an offshoot), and the Hudnell (when it re-opened after being closed all summer 2017 - the animals probably got comfortable using it in the meantime). And of course turtles along all three - look for them on logs sticking out of the water - they'll usually see you before you see them. They are densest near the beginning of the Hudnell. A note about the bugs - they're really only bad for a while during late(?) I guess, summer, for the first quarter of the first leg of the Railroad Ditch trail. But then, they really are bad. You can buy spray that's specifically for biting flies which if you're walking or jogging you'll want to apply liberally. But that season lasts for maybe a month. The other trails I've mentioned don't have that problem.
James
Oh boy...such mixed feelings about this place. If you are driving out to the lake, this is a cool spot, but i wouldn't recommend hiking....the bugs are....wow....i mean ....wow.......lets just leave that there. the swamp itself is very unique and when you finally reach the lake, the water is so still and quiet. A cool experience but probably wouldn't venture again.