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Peter E. Bertozzi Wildlife Management Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Groton, MA
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A roughly 40-acre town conservation tract of maple and white pine forest along the Squannacook River, the Conservation Commission's very first holding, donated by the Groton Leatherboard Company in 1963. It extends across the river into Shirley and borders the much larger state-owned Squannacook River WMA.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Allowed, must be leashed per Town of Groton bylaw
Hours
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset; no trespassing dusk-to-dawn without a camping permit
Fishing
Allowed year-round/in season per license
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Groton Conservation Commission 978-448-1106 · Website

What's here

Not here

No info kiosk
No drinking water
No restrooms

Common questions

Can I camp here?
Overnight camping requires prior written Conservation Commission permission, an adult leader present, a fire permit if applicable, and advance notice to police.
Where do I park at Peter E. Bertozzi Wildlife Management Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Peter E. Bertozzi Wildlife Management Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Peter E. Bertozzi Wildlife Management Area?
Allowed, must be leashed per Town of Groton bylaw
What rules should I know at Peter E. Bertozzi Wildlife Management Area?
No alcoholic beverages. No motorized vehicles beyond the parking area.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-22. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.