Bell's Neck is Harwich's biggest conservation tract: 259 acres of woods, cranberry bog and reservoir crossed by three miles of trail, one of the only conservation lands in town that welcomes dogs of any size.
What to expect
Trails
About 3 miles of trail through woods, marsh, and past the East and West Reservoirs; the main loop around the reservoir is roughly a mile, natural dirt/sand…
Accessibility
No accessible/paved path confirmed; trails are natural dirt surface.
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, weather permitting
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed year-round
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
trailhead kiosk off Bell's Neck Road
Common questions
Is Bell's Neck Conservation Lands open today?
Bell's Neck Conservation Lands is a public park in Harwich, MA. There is no live closure feed for parks; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Can I bring my dog to Bell's Neck Conservation Lands?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
Is Bell's Neck Conservation Lands wheelchair accessible?
No accessible/paved path confirmed; trails are natural dirt surface.
What rules should I know at Bell's Neck Conservation Lands?
A visitor review flagged loose, off-leash dogs on the trails despite the leash rule; use normal trail caution.