A 1,062-acre wildlife management area spanning Douglas and Webster, made up of four parcels of scrub oak, mountain laurel, and lowbush blueberry swamp bordering Douglas State Forest.
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…
Accessibility
No accessible path; unmaintained, natural terrain.
Hunting
Allowed state-regulated seasons
Hiking/Wildlife Viewing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MassWildlife
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No restrooms
No restrooms on site.
Common questions
Are there marked trails at Mine Brook WMA?
No, it is intentionally left wild. Visitors find natural rocky woods and wetlands rather than a maintained trail system.
A small unmaintained lot sits off Rawson Road on the Webster side, with additional pull-offs along Route 16 in Webster and Douglas.
Can I bring my dog to Mine Brook WMA?
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…
Is Mine Brook WMA wheelchair accessible?
No accessible path; unmaintained, natural terrain.
What rules should I know at Mine Brook WMA?
Wear blaze orange during hunting seasons; the area is actively used for hunting.