Water level in Dismal Swamp

Advice
#1

Is the water level in Dismal Swamp and the large lake there near normal? TIA for any info.



~~Chip

#2

Not Sure
of the current water levels but there is a recent trip report in Places2Paddle. Joe

#3

I dunno…

– Last Updated: Feb-15-08 6:17 AM EST –

but @ 25 yrs ago a buddy and I tipped our canoe pusuing a large snake and had a heck of a time getting it out of the 3-4 ft water because you can't stand in 4ft of mud that covered the bottom.

#4

judging by the canal…
near my house (Dismal Swamp Canal) it’s not too low. However, there have been a bunch of wild fires in the area this week that have restricted access to Rt. 17 and the whole area stinks like a day-old wet campfire, so this weekend wouldn’t be the best time to go!





-Tom

Virginia Sea Kayak Center

#5

Thanks
judging by the new TR in places to paddle, there is water. Last time I thought about going was in mid-drought and folks warned not to go.



Thanks for the heads up on the fire.



~~Chip

#6

dismal