Discover the Serenity of Sleepy Hole Park

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, start by exiting the refuge and getting onto US-13 S/US-460 E. Continue on US-460 E for approximately 10 miles. Take the exit toward VA-32 S/Suffolk. Merge onto VA-32 S and follow it for about 6 miles. After that, take a right onto Sleepy Hole Rd. Sleepy Hole Park will be on your left at 4616 Sleepy Hole Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, you will need to find a local bus service that can take you from the Great Dismal Swamp area to Suffolk. The nearest local bus station is in Suffolk. From there, you can take a taxi or rideshare service to Sleepy Hole Park. The distance from the bus station to the park is about 3 miles, and taxi fares may vary but expect to pay around $10-$15.

• Bicycle

  For those interested in biking, you can cycle from the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge to Sleepy Hole Park. Head out of the refuge and take US-13 S. Be cautious as this road can be busy. After about 10 miles, turn onto VA-32 S. Continue biking for about 6 miles, then turn right onto Sleepy Hole Rd. The park will be on your left. Make sure to wear a helmet and follow all traffic rules.