Paddle for the Border 2026 - Chesapeake, VA 2026

Description 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 Event reminder LABEL_WCAG May 02, 2026 Saturday Add to calendar Co-Ed Route 17 Boat Ramp Route 17 CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323 View Map Visit website water-sports [/water-sports]