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Lawrence Swamp Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Amherst, MA
Right now

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…
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Generally allowed, leashed, as on other Amherst conservation land
Managed by
Amherst Conservation Commission 413-259-3045 · Website

Getting in

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

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

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.