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Taunton River Wildlife Management Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Bridgewater, MA
Right now

A 349-acre collection of WMA parcels strung along the Taunton River and a stretch of the Nemasket River, with floodplain forest, old oxbows, and vernal pools; the Bridgewater access point is a six-car gravel lot on Auburn Street, with other stretches reachable only by canoe or kayak.

What to expect

Dogs
Dogs may not be left unattended or allowed to roam at large on a wildlife management area, and must be restrained on a leash or physical tether, caged or bridled by their owner or handler. Dog waste must be collected immediately and…
Fishing
Allowed
Kayak
Allowed
Managed by
MassWildlife Southeast District (508) 759-3406 · Website

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Taunton River Wildlife Management Area?
Dogs may not be left unattended or allowed to roam at large on a wildlife management area, and must be restrained on a leash or physical tether, caged or bridled by their owner or handler. Dog waste must be collected immediately and carried out. The rule does not apply to licensed hunters using…

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility, restrooms). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-11-06.