description Great Cypress Swamp Overview
The Great Cypress Swamp is a forested wetland spanning parts of southern Delaware and eastern Maryland on the Delmarva Peninsula. It is among the northernmost extensive bald cypress wetlands on the Atlantic Coastal Plain and contains habitats for wetland plants, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and other wildlife. Conservation and restoration work focuses on protecting its hydrology, forests, and regionally uncommon ecological communities.
help Great Cypress Swamp FAQ
Where is the Great Cypress Swamp located?
The Great Cypress Swamp spans parts of southern Delaware and eastern Maryland on the Delmarva Peninsula. It is one of the northernmost extensive bald cypress wetland systems on the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
Which tree dominates the Great Cypress Swamp?
Bald cypress, Taxodium distichum, is a defining tree of the swamp. Delaware's natural bald cypress populations occur near the northern limit of the species' range.
What animals live in the Great Cypress Swamp?
The wetland provides habitat for birds, amphibians, and other species adapted to forested wetlands. Its plant communities include bald cypress and other wetland vegetation.
Is the Great Cypress Swamp open for casual hiking?
Access depends on the specific parcel and land manager, and much of the protected area is not open to unscheduled visitation. Delaware Wild Lands manages more than 10,000 acres associated with the swamp and emphasizes conservation and restoration. [Delaware DNREC](https://dnrec.delaware.gov/conservation-opportunity-areas/)
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