A 205-acre state Wildlife Management Area of pine, cedar, and oak forest with small grassy meadows along the Shingle Island River, managed primarily for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing rather than recreational trails.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Informal hiking on woods roads and mowed paths; a mowed path leads to the archery range from the parking lot's northwest corner
Dogs
Not specifically restricted; standard WMA rules apply (leash law during closed hunting season varies)
Hours
Open to the public year-round for fishing, hunting, trapping, hiking, and wildlife viewing (standard WMA access)
Fishing
Allowed year-round, trout stocked in spring
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MassWildlife Southeast District
508-759-3406 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
Archery range access is well signed
Common questions
Yes, Noquochoke is actively managed for deer, wild turkey, and coyote hunting, plus stocked pheasant, so visitors during fall hunting season should wear blaze orange.
Where do I park, is it obvious?
There's a large, obvious 50-car dirt lot right off Hixville Road; a separate small lot at 902 Hixville Road serves the summer archery range.
Where do I park at Noquochoke WMA?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Noquochoke WMA?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Noquochoke WMA?
Not specifically restricted; standard WMA rules apply (leash law during closed hunting season varies)
What rules should I know at Noquochoke WMA?
Hunting occurs seasonally for deer, turkey, and coyote; the area is stocked with pheasant, so hikers should be aware during hunting seasons.