May 02, 2026
Paddle for the Border 2026
Route 17 Boat Ramp
Route 17 Chesapeake, VA 23323
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Paddle the Dismal Swamp Canal from North Carolina Welcome Center and State Park in South Mills, North Carolina to the Ballahack Boat Ramp in Chesapeake, Virginia. Volunteers help participants with their boats and shuttle buses carry paddlers from one site to the other. It is open to mainly canoes and kayaks (no motors). A continental breakfast is provided in the morning and a catered picnic lunch awaits paddlers at the end. Other rental options may be found by visiting www.CityofChesapeake.net/paddle.

Paddle the Dismal Swamp Canal from North Carolina Welcome Center and State Park in South Mills, North Carolina to the Ballahack Boat Ramp in Chesapeake, Virginia. Volunteers help participants with their boats and shuttle buses carry paddlers from one site to the other. It is open to mainly canoes and kayaks (no motors). A continental breakfast is provided in the morning and a catered picnic lunch awaits paddlers at the end.

Location

Ballahack Boat Ramp

Instructor

Staff ...Parks-Rec-Tourism

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Paddle for the Border 2026
in 66 days $65.00
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