Cranesville Swamp Natural Area

Hidden gem

Great walk though the woods and around the swamp. Off the beaten path so it wasn’t busy. Very peaceful, beautiful and lots to learn about. Saw and heard several types of birds and even a surprise fr...

Make sure your car can get you there

Unfortunately, the road to the nature preserve is not paved and is in a much worse state than the unpaved roads in the area. Looking at the potholes filled with water I would not risk taking my car in...

What a great place!

My wife and I stayed in Derp Creek Lake and made the short drive to Cranesville Swamp. Thee walk was pretty easy, dead flat but there are a few areas with a lot of roots sticking up on the trail. The...

Ecological wonder

This swamp is so diverse. There are plants that are not normally found in this region. For an outdoor lover, this is a must see.

Swamped

The Nature Conservancy provides free downloads of an audio tour via their website. We had a magical visit and can’t wait to return.