Roamful
Back

North Hill Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Duxbury, MA
Right now

North Hill Marsh is a 145-acre sanctuary of oak-pine woods and wetlands around a 90-acre pond, with about 5 miles of marked trails that circle the water and continue into the adjoining Knapp Town Forest. It is co-managed with Mass Audubon but, unusually for their sanctuaries, allows dog walking.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
About 5 miles of marked trails circling the pond and extending into Knapp Town Forest, including the blue-blazed 2.7-mile Pond Loop.
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Allowed but must be under control at all times; owners must clean up after them. This is an exception to most Mass Audubon sanctuaries, which ban dogs.
Managed by
Mass Audubon, with trails maintained by the Town of Duxbury 781-837-9400 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

Where do I park at North Hill Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at North Hill Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to North Hill Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary?
Allowed but must be under control at all times; owners must clean up after them. This is an exception to most Mass Audubon sanctuaries, which ban dogs.
What rules should I know at North Hill Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary?
Boating, fishing, hunting, camping, fires, motorized vehicles, and vegetation removal are prohibited on the sanctuary.

Been here? Help keep it current.

Prices, hours, and facilities change. A quick note keeps the next visitor from guessing.

Nearby preserves & forests

More in Duxbury

Parks (6) · Beaches (4) · Boat & kayak launches (2) · Playgrounds (2)

BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-22. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.