Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

 

Lace Up for Some Holiday Fun at Camp Cale! Cocoa & Carols Fun Run Get into the holiday spirit with a festive 5K Walk/Run, carols, cocoa, and family fun at Camp Cale! Event Details Saturday, December 20th, 2025 Race Start: 10:00 AM Registration Opens: 9:30 AM Location: James H. Cale Community Park at Camp Cale 377 Camp Cale Rd., Hertford Race Information • 5K Walk/Run around the James H. Cale Community Park • Open to kids and adults • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for both kids and adults Registration Fees • $30.00 Adults • $20.00 Kids (12 & under) Holiday Extras • Free hot chocolate while supplies last • A fun, festive atmosphere with cocoa and carols for the whole family Whether you’re running for a personal best, walking with family, or simply coming out to enjoy the holiday cheer, the Cocoa & Carols Fun Run is a great way to celebrate the season together. Bring your friends, bundle up, and make memories at Camp Cale as you run, sing, and sip cocoa our way into the holidays! Register Here!

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Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

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Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

DOWNTOWN     FEATURED EVENTS     PLACES TO STAY   Cozy vibes, waterfront breezes, and local charm await this October. Autumn unwinds in Elizabeth City and you should too. Our new self-service kayak kiosk  allows users to quickly grab a kayak by downloading the Rent.Fun app. The kiosk brings a splash of adventure right to our community’s doorstep!  Read more here.   September 29th through October 3rd 9 am – 4 pm, Arts of the Albemarle  presents, Splash Week, a week long artist retreat for artists of all levels and disciplines to create in a communal studio. More information can be found here. On Friday October 4th from 4 pm – 7 pm, Elizabeth City Downtown Inc. is hosting the Friday ArtWalk. Enjoy an evening downtown as local businesses feature guest artists. Browse  downtown shops and dine at favorite restaurants. This event is free to attend. October 10th and 11th at 5:30 pm, Step back in time with the annual ECHNA Ghost Walk which blends historic home tours, immersive theatre, and local history into an unforgettable evening experience.  Tickets are required for this event. October 11th from 12 pm – 4 pm  Hosted by Ghost Harbor Brewing Co. and Elizabeth City Downtown Inc., A thrilling mix of craft beer tasting, adventure, and a small business crawl.  Teams race through downtown, solving challenges and collecting puzzle pieces. Tickets can be purchased here. October 24th – 26th  at 10 am  Celebrate craftsmanship at the 65th Albemarle Craftsman’s Fair, three days filled with handmade artistry, live demonstrations, and one-of-a-kind finds. Tickets are required for this event. October 30 at 7 pm, Elizabeth City State University Community Connections presents, Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance. Where every performance inspires, captivates and moves audiences. Tickets can be purchased here. Looking for a perfect place to stay?  Explore our lodging accommodations and while you’re in town, discover our local shops and restaurants waiting to welcome you!        Copyright (C) 2025, Visit Elizabeth City. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Visit Elizabeth City 400 South Water Street Suite 100 Elizabeth City, NC 27909

 

Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

DOWNTOWN FEATURED EVENTS PLACES TO STAY Autumn unwinds in Elizabeth City and you should too! Our new self-service kayak kiosk at College Park (600 Southern Avenue) allows users to quickly grab a kayak by downloading the Rent.Fun app and scanning the QR code on the kiosk.  The launch brings a splash of adventure right to our community’s doorstep!  Read more here.   On Friday September 4 at 4 pm, Elizabeth City Downtown Inc. is hosting the First Friday ArtWalk where downtown art studios and businesses host guest artists and musicians. Tuesday’s in September through September 23rd enjoy free live music at Music on the Green, held at Mariners’ Wharf on our beautiful downtown waterfront at 6 pm. This event is hosted by Elizabeth City Downtown Inc. and free to attend. On Thursday September 11th at 8 pm, ECSU Community Connections presents, Step Afrika! which blends stepping, live drumming and storytelling into an electrifying performance. This event is free to attend but registration is required. September 13th at 7 pm, College of the Albemarle Performing arts center presents, The “Original” Moonlighters- One of the country’s premier Motown and variety cover bands. Tickets can be purchased here. September 26-27 at 2 pm & 7 pm, Arts of the Albemarle presents the Manhattan Short Film Fest. Over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films . Ticket information can be found here. September 29th through October 3rd 9 am – 4 pm, Arts of the Albemarle  presents, SPLASH Week, a week long artist retreat for artists of all levels and disciplines to create in a communal studio. Looking for a perfect place to stay?  Explore our lodging accommodations and while you’re in town, discover our local shops and restaurants waiting to welcome you!        Copyright (C) 2025, Visit Elizabeth City. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Visit Elizabeth City 400 South Water Street Suite 100 Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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The Dismal Swamp Route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2 and northbound via the Pasquatank River. Our thanks to Sarah Hill for this invitation from Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!

Good Morning!

Hope all is well!  Passing along some fall images from the Dismal Swamp Canal & Dismal Swamp State Park- we’re starting to see some autumn colors pop up.

Happy to report from recent boaters, very little to no duckweed- no issues.  Locks & drawbridges operating on normal schedule.

We’ve put together a few  “Know before you go” DSC Boating tips on our website:

https://www.dismalswampwelcomecenter.com/boating-paddling

Please feel free to share.

Many thanks to everyone cruising the historic waterway ~ we look forward to seeing you soon!

Sarah

Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For the Camden TDA/Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

The Dismal Swamp Route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2 and northbound via the Pasquatank River. Our thanks to Sarah Hill for this invitation from Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!

Good Morning!

Please save the dates!  We’ve got several fall community events planned in Camden County, home of Dismal Swamp State Park,  and we hope you will join us to celebrate our local heritage and nature. 

*Our Camden Heritage Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 21^st, 2024 from 10am-3pm at Camden Community Park (125 Noblitt Dr., Camden, NC 27921).  We are super excited to kick off the day with a performance from the award winning Camden County Bands along with local live entertainment throughout the day.  This year’s festivities will include living history re-enactors from the 1^st NC Regiment of the Continental Line from Tryon Palace, as we commemorate America 250 NC. We hope you’ll join us for a great community day filled with craft vendors, petting zoo, local business displays, K9 demos, carriage rides, classic cars, food trucks, antique tractors, axe throwing & so much more!

*The Dismal Swamp State Park (2294 US Hwy 17 N, South Mills, NC 27976)  will host their 10^th Annual Dismal Day event, October 12, highlighting the swamp’s rich natural & cultural history from 10am-2pm.  The day kicks off with a 5K Fun Run/Walk along the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.  Don’t miss delicious food, music, wagon rides through the swamp, paddling on the canal, OBX Lizard Land reptiles, craft & activities celebrating the “Year of the Bear”, and educational exhibits.

If you are interested in being a vendor – please let us know. (Camden Heritage Festival Registration ends 8/30/24)

Additional event information coming soon. Please feel free to share, post & print.

Thank you for your continued support and we hope you will be able to join us!

Many thanks,

Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For the Camden TDA/Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

Click here for    Elizabeth City history traces back to early Colonial days
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