The largest remaining wetland complex in Amherst, a mix of swamp, forest and open habitat in South Amherst threaded by the Robert Frost and Jan Disard Trails. Some of the town's drinking-water wells sit within this watershed.
What to expect
Trails
Has trails: Robert Frost Trail and Jan Disard Trail cross wetland, forest and open habitat. Rough length several miles of combined trail across a roughly…
Dogs
Generally allowed, leashed, as on other Amherst conservation land
Managed by
Amherst Conservation Commission
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- Established 1997, official town-listed acreage is 41 acres for the core conservation parcel, though the broader wetland complex is described elsewhere as considerably larger.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Lawrence Swamp Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Lawrence Swamp Conservation Area?
Generally allowed, leashed, as on other Amherst conservation land