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Thompson's Field Conservation Area

Open to the publicPark · Harwich, MA
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Fifty-seven acres of open field and pitch pine woods purchased by the town in 1984 to protect its wellfield, laced with 2.75 miles of trail and bisected by the Cape Cod Rail Trail, a favorite dog-walking loop in South Harwich.

What to expect

Trails
2.75 miles total; south section is open field, north section pitch pine forest, Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through the middle.
Parking
Not confirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Allowed
Accessibility
Not confirmed paved; wide-open field trails may be more walkable than a wooded singletrack.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Info kiosk
trailhead kiosks at both parking areas

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Thompson's Field Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Thompson's Field Conservation Area?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
Is Thompson's Field Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed paved; wide-open field trails may be more walkable than a wooded singletrack.
What rules should I know at Thompson's Field Conservation Area?
Dog owners must remove waste; the property sits above the town's public wellfield.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-16.