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Nasketucket Bay State Reservation

Open to the publicPreserve · Fairhaven, MAUpdated Aug 14, 2026
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A 209-acre DCR reservation straddling the Fairhaven-Mattapoisett line, with about five miles of trails through woods, meadows, and salt marsh down to a rocky Buzzards Bay shoreline. Its main vehicle entrance is on the Mattapoisett side; the Fairhaven side is reached on foot via the Shaw Farm Trail off the Phoenix Bike Trail.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot Free
Trails
About five miles of trails across six named trails easy to intermediate
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Dogs allowed
Accessibility
Not confirmed; contact DCR Southeast Region
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
DCR Southeast Region Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
CostFree

Common questions

Is Nasketucket Bay State Reservation open today?
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation is a public preserve in Fairhaven, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Where do I park at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation?
Free lot (Free).
Are there trails at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation?
Yes. About five miles of trails across six named trails. easy to intermediate difficulty.
Is there an entry fee at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Nasketucket Bay State Reservation?
Dogs allowed
Is Nasketucket Bay State Reservation wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed; contact DCR Southeast Region

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