A 149-acre MassWildlife property of upland hardwood forest, mostly sugar maple mixed with basswood, hickory, and ash, with a stretch of trout-stocked Town Brook along its western edge.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Statewide MassWildlife WMA rule: dogs must be leashed or tethered at all times, except when engaged in licensed hunting, hunt training, or a permitted field trial.
Hours
No gate. Open access, no posted hours.
Accessibility
Roadside parking with no accessible path noted.
Fishing
Allowed year-round; Town Brook is trout-stocked
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MassWildlife
413-447-9789 · WebsiteWhat's here
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No info kiosk
No kiosk or map box reported.
Common questions
No. Like most WMAs, Barton's Ledge is kept wild rather than developed, so expect to walk natural terrain without a maintained path.
Where do I park at Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area?
Statewide MassWildlife WMA rule: dogs must be leashed or tethered at all times, except when engaged in licensed hunting, hunt training, or a permitted field trial.
Is Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area wheelchair accessible?
Roadside parking with no accessible path noted.
What rules should I know at Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area?
Wear blaze orange during hunting season; this WMA is managed in part for deer and bear hunting.