Bennett's Creek Park and BoatRamp
Shoulder's Hill Road, (757) 484-3984
This 50-acre park offers two free boat ramps, handicapped-accessible fishing and crabbing pier, a playground, tennis courts, covered shelters, a nature trail and open fields.

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.

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.

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.