A 129-acre town-owned conservation area less than a mile from downtown Ayer, with miles of wooded walking trails, glacial erratics, and a boat ramp to Pine Meadow Pond.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs are welcome but must be leashed
Managed by
Ayer Conservation Commission
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On site
Info kiosk
trail maps posted at two parking-area kiosks, on Oak Ridge Drive and Groton-Harvard Road
Boat Ramp
unimproved ramp providing canoe/kayak access to Pine Meadow Pond
Not here
No restrooms
no restroom facility reported on site
Common questions
Is Pine Meadow Conservation Area open today?
Pine Meadow Conservation Area is a public preserve in Ayer, MA. Posted hours: Dawn until dusk.
Can I launch a kayak here?
Yes, there's an unimproved boat ramp providing canoe and kayak access to Pine Meadow Pond.
Bow and shotgun deer hunting are allowed during the state season on conservation land; other firearms are barred.
Is there an entry fee at Pine Meadow Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Pine Meadow Conservation Area?
Dogs are welcome but must be leashed
What rules should I know at Pine Meadow Conservation Area?
Violations carry fines of $25 first offense, $50 second, $100 third and subsequent. No cars, trucks, snowmobiles, ATVs, dirt bikes, power boats, or other motorized vehicles without Conservation Commission authorization. No trapping without written Conservation Commission authorization.