A 322-acre Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens property around Muddy Pond, bought in 2018 by Northeast Wilderness Trust from the Sisters of Divine Providence with support from Kingston-based L. Knife & Son. It has 2.8 miles of hilly woodland trail with a 2.3-mile main loop plus an optional 0.5-mile High Point spur.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs welcomed under voice or leash control (Northeast Wilderness Trust); a separate NSRWA description says leash required, so leash is the safer default assumption
Swim
Allowed Warm months, unguarded
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed Non-motorized only, year-round when unfrozen
Ice-Skating
Allowed Winter, when ice is safe; not an official monitored rink
Managed by
Northeast Wilderness Trust
802-224-1000 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve open today?
Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve is a public pond in Kingston, MA. There is no live closure feed for ponds; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Can I swim in Muddy Pond?
Yes, swimming and paddling are listed as welcome activities, though there's no lifeguard or bathhouse.
How long and hard are the trails?
The main loop runs about 2.3 miles from the parking area over hilly terrain, with an optional 0.5-mile High Point Trail add-on.
Yes, though sources differ slightly on leash rules, so bring a leash to be safe and clean up after your dog.
No, hunting, trapping and hounding are all prohibited here, unlike most town-owned Kingston conservation land nearby.
Can I bring my dog to Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve?
Dogs welcomed under voice or leash control (Northeast Wilderness Trust); a separate NSRWA description says leash required, so leash is the safer default assumption
What rules should I know at Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve?
No lifeguard; swimming is at your own risk. Bicycles, motorized vehicles, camping, fires, radios and drones are prohibited. Hunting, fishing and trapping are prohibited.