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Little Bay Conservation Area

Open to the publicPreserve · Fairhaven, MAUpdated Aug 14, 2026
Right now

A 70-acre town conservation area off Little Bay Road with a paved bike-path extension, half a mile of unmarked woodland loop trails, streams, and vernal pools, ending at a concrete pier with views across Little Bay and Nasketucket Bay.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot Free
Trails
~1 mile paved Little Bay Extension bike path plus ~0.5 mile of unmarked… easy to intermediate · mixed paved (bike path) and natural…
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Allowed on leash
Hours
Pease Park and the Little Bay Conservation Area are open dawn to dusk. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Accessibility
ADA accessible along the paved bike path section
Fishing
Allowed spring run for juvenile striped bass noted
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Conservation Commission (508) 979-4023 ext. 9303 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
CostFree

What's here

On site

Picnic area
Dock
Concrete fishing pier

Common questions

Is Little Bay Conservation Area open today?
Little Bay Conservation Area is a public preserve in Fairhaven, MA. Posted hours: Pease Park and the Little Bay Conservation Area are open dawn to dusk. That's the town default unless posted otherwise..
Where do I park at Little Bay Conservation Area?
Free lot (Free).
Are there trails at Little Bay Conservation Area?
Yes. ~1 mile paved Little Bay Extension bike path plus ~0.5 mile of unmarked…. easy to intermediate difficulty. Surface: mixed paved (bike path) and natural (woodland loop).
Is there an entry fee at Little Bay Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Little Bay Conservation Area?
Allowed on leash
Is Little Bay Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
ADA accessible along the paved bike path section

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