A 28-acre Town wetland property given by the Gilson family in 1994, with frontage on Gay Road and Old Boston Road.
What to expect
Dogs
Not addressed explicitly on the property's Conservation Commission page; Town of Groton leash bylaw applies on public land generally.
Hours
Half hour after sunrise to half hour after sunset, daily, year-round
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed in season with license, per Town rules
Managed by
Groton Conservation Commission
(978) 448-1106 · WebsiteWhat's here
Not here
No drinking water
no water system on undeveloped Town conservation land
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Gilson Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Gilson Conservation Area?
Not addressed explicitly on the property's Conservation Commission page; Town of Groton leash bylaw applies on public land generally.
What rules should I know at Gilson Conservation Area?
No motorized vehicles, snowmobiles, or powered tools without Conservation Commission authorization. No cutting, removing, or defacing vegetation without written Commission permission. No overnight camping without prior written Commission permission. No dumping of landscape debris or trash.