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Cavalier - Dismal Swamp Access

This 758-acre tract provides access to the Great Dismal Swamp Canal with a parking lot located on Highway 17 south of the Dominion Boulevard intersection.

The area features mixed uplands and seasonal wetlands with trails and old roads for exploration, offering paddling access to Lake Drummond and the heart of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

A valid Virginia hunting/fishing license, boat registration, access permit, or "Restore the Wild" membership is required to use this area.


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