Easton's slice of the Hockomock Swamp, the largest contiguous freshwater wetland in Massachusetts, spanning roughly 17,000 acres across six towns; this section is intentionally wild vegetated wetland with no maintained trail network, part of the larger Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area and Area of Critical Environmental Concern.
What to expect
Trails
Intentionally undeveloped; no maintained trail network confirmed within Easton's portion, though the wider WMA is canoe-accessible via the Hockomock, Town and…
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed per town conservation-land policy
Hours
Dawn to dusk; parking after dusk prohibited (town-wide conservation-land policy for the Easton-held portion)
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed open water season
Managed by
MassWildlife (WMA portions) and Easton Conservation Commission (town-held portions)
508-230-0630 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I bring my dog to Hockomock Swamp Conservation Area?
Leashed dogs allowed per town conservation-land policy