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The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge lies wholly within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. It harbors a wide range of plant and animal species. Bald cypress, tupelo, maple, Atlantic white cypress, and pine are among the tree species found on the refuge and support the wildlife within. The swamp is home to many mammal species, including black bear, bobcat, otter, and weasel, along with over 70 species of reptiles and amphibians. More than 200 bird species can be seen at the swamp throughout the year, while 96 of those are known to nest on the refuge.
Lake Drummond is the middle of activity in the swamp today with many fishermen, sightseers, and boaters. Camping is not allowed on the refuge but is allowed on the Lake Drummond Reservation (Corps of Engineers' site) which is located at the Feeder Ditch spillway. Access to this site is by boat only.
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