Scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock for electrical repairs on April 20-22, 2026.   Our thanks to Sarah Hill of the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center for this information.

Please see the USACE Norfolk District’s Notice to Navigation regarding the scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock on the Dismal Swamp Canal, April 20-22, 2026.  This temporary closure is for electrical repairs to be made.  The lock will reopen on April 23, 2026.

Attaching image from this week at the dock. Boaters are beginning to trickle through during this early springtime period.

Looking forward to many more in this season!

Thanks,

Sarah

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