An 1,800-acre MassWildlife property of steep forested hillsides straddling Northfield and Bernardston on the west side of the Connecticut River, popular for a moderate 2.6-mile out-and-back hike along the Satan's Kingdom Trail.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed or physically tethered/restrained on Wildlife Management Area land under statewide MassWildlife regulation, except when engaged in licensed hunting, hunt training, or a permitted field trial; handlers must pick up and…
Hours
Massachusetts WMAs are open access with no gate.
Accessibility
Not accessible; steep forested terrain with an informal, ungraded roadside pull-off on the Bernardston side.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed subject to state freshwater fishing regulations
Managed by
MassWildlife, Connecticut Valley District
WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park, is it obvious?
Not really from the Bernardston side, where access is an informal one-car grass pull-off on Bald Mountain Road. The more obvious, larger gravel lot is over the line in Northfield on Old Vernon Road.
Is it hunting season here?
This is a large, actively hunted WMA; deer and other seasons run through fall per MassWildlife's Connecticut Valley District calendar. Check current-year dates before hiking in hunting season.
Where do I park at Satan's Kingdom WMA?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Satan's Kingdom WMA?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Satan's Kingdom WMA?
Dogs must be leashed or physically tethered/restrained on Wildlife Management Area land under statewide MassWildlife regulation, except when engaged in licensed hunting, hunt training, or a permitted field trial; handlers must pick up and remove waste in and near parking areas. This state rule is…
Is Satan's Kingdom WMA wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible; steep forested terrain with an informal, ungraded roadside pull-off on the Bernardston side.
What rules should I know at Satan's Kingdom WMA?
Alcohol, off-road driving, camping, target practice, fires, and removal of vegetation, soil, or stone are prohibited on WMA land without a written MassWildlife permit.