Bennett's Creek Park and Boat
Ramp
Shoulder's Hill Road, (757) 484-3984
This 50-acre park offers two free boatramps, handicapped-accessible fishing and crabbing pier, a playground, tennis
courts, covered shelters, a nature trail and open fields.
Brady's Marina
3464 Godwin Boulevard, (757) 539-8221
A privately owned marina and boat ramp
on the Nansemond River near the
downtown district. Boat ramp open to the
public for a nominal fee. Refreshments and
bait available.
Davis
Lakes and Campgrounds
200 Byrd Street, (757) 539-1191
This family fun spot south of downtown Suffolk has 138 campsites and
offers nature trails, swimming, fishing, and more.
Fishing Stations:
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Lakes Cohoon, Kilby, Mead, and Speight
are owned by the City of Portsmouth.
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Burnt Mills Reservoir, Lake Prince, and
Western Branch Reservoir are owned by
the City of Norfolk.
- Lone Star Lakes and
Crumps Millpond are owned by the City of
Suffolk.
Boat permits are required from each respective City and can be obtained
from the Suffolk Visitor Center. Contact (757) 923-3880 for more information.
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
3100 Desert Road, (757) 986-3705
This Nature preserve encompasses over
111,000 acres where visitors enjoy wildlife
observation, history, mystery and lore.
Fishing and boating are permitted year
round on the waters of Lake Drummond, a
3,100 acre natural lake in the heart of the
swamp. Deer hunting by permit is available
during the fall.
Harbour Side Marina and Restaurant
3305 Ferry Road, (757) 484-8700
Located on Bennett's Creek, this facility
offers a boat ramp, marina and waterfront
dining.
Lone Star Lakes Park
Pembroke Lane, (757) 255-4308
Open: Daily
Over 1,000 acres with 11 lakes for fresh
water fishing, nature trails, picnic areas,
playground, horse trail, archery range,
crabbing, and model airplane flying field.
