Camden County is committed to being a destination for ALL travelers. We ensure equitable and inclusive locations to accommodate a diversity of needs. Our hope is that all visitors are welcomed with kindness, able to explore with confidence and overjoyed with natural beauty Camden County has to offer all around them.
This is our current list of accessible destinations within our county. This list continues to grow, and we will attempt to update as frequently as additions are added to our community. We encourage you to check weather conditions for your travel itinerary as the climate in our area is ever changing and for additional information please visit the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center.
Accessible Adventures in Camden County
Dismal Swamp State Park
About: The Dismal Swamp State Park is the largest remaining swamp in the southeastern US and home to hiking and biking trails. The park’s boardwalk and Visitor Center are ADA accessible, offering an interactive museum, wildlife exhibits, picnic tables,
restrooms, and interpretive signs.
Location: 2294 US Hwy 17 N, South Mills, NC 27976
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
About: Adjacent to the park sits the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, a three-mile paved trail, great for wildlife photography. The trail is ADA accessible, offering interpretive signs, benches, and a great location for birding.
Location: 2356 US Hwy 17 N, South Mills, NC 27976
Camden Community Park
About: All inclusive playground featuring music equipment and electronic-pulse table tennis. Adjacent to the playground are a paved track, tennis court, ball fields, disc golf course, covered picnic pavilion & restrooms.
Location: 2356 US Hwy 17 N, South Mills, NC 27976
Camden County is a proud partner of the Outdoor NC Alliance and we’re thrilled to share our commitment to stewardship of our shared outdoor spaces with you. We have joined the Outdoor NC movement to preserve and protect our cherished outdoor spaces for future generations to enjoy. Our goal is to actively promote stewardship and responsible recreation in the outdoors, which will ensure our state is the world-class destination we know and love, forever. Find out more here.