Parker River covers most of Plum Island's barrier-beach and salt-marsh habitat, established in 1942 for migratory birds, with a wildlife drive, beach access, and trails through dune, marsh, and freshwater impoundments.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
$5/car day pass (walk/bike free), $20 annual refuge pass, $25 federal duck stamp also valid, $80 interagency pass; cash or check only if paying on-site.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
Not confirmed present at refuge lots.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge?
Yes, $5/car day pass (walk/bike free), $20 annual refuge pass, $25 federal duck stamp also valid, $80 interagency pass; cash or check only if paying on-site.
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