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Knowles-Padanaram Reserve

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Dartmouth, MA · Intersection of Gulf Road and Smith Neck Road
Right now

A 29.5-acre DNRT salt marsh reserve at the corner of Gulf and Smith Neck Roads, with a walking path built in 1982 looping through low bushes, red cedar and open marsh pond, directly across the street from the town's Knowles Beach.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Short loop (exact length unconfirmed) natural path through marsh/upland edge
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Allowed
Managed by
Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) (508) 991-2289 · Website

What's here

Not here

No drinking water

Common questions

Where do I park at Knowles-Padanaram Reserve?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Knowles-Padanaram Reserve?
Yes. Short loop (exact length unconfirmed). Surface: natural path through marsh/upland edge.
Is there an entry fee at Knowles-Padanaram Reserve?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Knowles-Padanaram Reserve?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, dogs policy). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-16. Official source. Updated 2026-11-06.