Near where the Feeder Ditch from Lake Drummond connects with the Dismal Swamp Canal, we found a spot to land and went for a walk in the woods, where we came across this abandoned building. Most likely, it was a hunting camp at one time. There were two rooms in the cabin, with a simple kitchen and a room next to it with a small stove for heat. Parts of what looked to be an old tractor of some kind were scattered about inside. The small shed in the back was probably used for hanging meat and still housed a rusty refrigerator.
At one time the cabin had plumbing and was wired for electricity which may have been provided by a generator.
The cabin is now completely open to the elements and the chimney has fallen over against the roof. It is only a matter of time before this building collapses, and the last traces of life in this Dismal Swamp hunting camp disappear.
Cool! I've known the Swamp was a favorite hunting destination but I've have never seen a camp or cabin other than the one at the lock. I have, though, kept a wary eye out for hunters as I paddled there, especially during hunting season.
ReplyDeleteRevrunner, I always enjoy finding old places like this and speculating on their history. I wonder how many more might be scattered throughout the swamp.
ReplyDeleteEdd, the atmosphere in these photos is excellent.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robert. The old abandoned places always seem to have a "feel" about them.
ReplyDeleteNice find! I find these types of ruins fascinating. One wonders why it was abandoned. I've been enjoying your photos of the Dismal Swamp.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ed. I wonder why it was abandoned also. A fair amount of effort went into the construction of this camp, and it seems strange that it would just be left to rot away.
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