Also known as the DelCarte Conservation Area, this roughly 105-acre town property is built around a chain of former cranberry-bog reservoirs on Miller Brook, with rebuilt dams, a floating bridge, and blazed loop trails. It is a walking and paddling spot, not an official swimming location.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on the trails but should be leashed.
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, ice permitting
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Franklin Conservation Commission
508-520-4929 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
Informational kiosks are posted at trail intersections.
Picnic area
A gateway park area added in 2014 includes log tables, chairs and benches, a rock-climbing station, a tree-trunk slide and a swing set.
Common questions
Can I swim in the Franklin Reservoirs?
No official swim area exists here; the town lists Chilson Beach at Beaver Pond as its only supervised swimming location, and this property's listed uses are hiking and passive recreation.
Yes, there is a canoe and kayak launch on the property.
Is there an entry fee at Franklin Reservoirs Conservation Area?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Franklin Reservoirs Conservation Area?
Dogs are welcome on the trails but should be leashed.
What rules should I know at Franklin Reservoirs Conservation Area?
No motorboats.