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Boat Ramps

Great Bridge Lock Park - 100 Locks Road, Boat Ramp with launch and retrieval sides, easy access to the southern branch of the Elizabeth River & large parking lot.
Elizabeth River Boat Landing and Park - 103 Poindexter Street, Boat Ramp with launch and retrieval sides, easy access to the southern branch of the Elizabeth River (just North of Great Bridge) & large parking lot.
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail - 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (1/2 mile North of the intersection of old Rt. #17 and Ballahack Rd), Single boat launch (launch or retrieval), easy access to the Army Corp of Engineers Campground & large parking lot.

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