A 171-acre wildlife management area spanning Georgetown and Groveland along the upper Parker River, with beaver impoundments, sand pits and mixed hardwood forest. It is intentionally undeveloped, with no maintained trail network.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed. MassWildlife requires a dog on a wildlife management area to be caged, bridled, or restrained on a physical leash or tether (321 CMR 3.01(1)(p)(i)).
Hunt
Allowed state seasons apply
Bird Watch
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MassWildlife Northeast District
(978) 772-2145 · WebsiteCommon questions
No maintained trail network exists; the land is kept in its natural, undeveloped state for wildlife habitat.
Can I bring my dog to Upper Parker River WMA?
Dogs must be leashed. MassWildlife requires a dog on a wildlife management area to be caged, bridled, or restrained on a physical leash or tether (321 CMR 3.01(1)(p)(i)).
What rules should I know at Upper Parker River WMA?
This is an active hunting area during state seasons; wear blaze orange where required.