A roadside trail access point on Townsend Harbor Road leading into the Cowdrey Conservation Area, with a trail to a viewing platform overlooking Mulpus Brook.
What to expect
Trails
A trail leads from the Townsend Harbor Road roadside parking area to a viewing platform over Mulpus Brook, part of the broader ~5-mile Cowdrey trail network
Entry fee
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; No town-wide sticker or permit is needed. The Town Beach runs its own pass scheme, which is the only one in Lunenburg.
Dogs
Allowed in designated areas only, must be leashed, per townwide conservation land rules
Hours
Dawn to dusk, per the town's general conservation-land rules
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Lunenburg Conservation Commission
978-582-4146 ext. 431 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Townsend Harbor Road Conservation Area?
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; No town-wide sticker or permit is needed. The Town Beach runs its own pass scheme, which is the only one in Lunenburg.
Can I bring my dog to Townsend Harbor Road Conservation Area?
Allowed in designated areas only, must be leashed, per townwide conservation land rules
What rules should I know at Townsend Harbor Road Conservation Area?
No motorized vehicles, fires/grills, alcohol, glass containers, or cutting/removing plants, per townwide conservation land rules.