A 198-acre pitch pine and scrub oak barren managed for rare fire-dependent species, part of a larger patchwork of MassWildlife, Town, Tribal, and Nature Conservancy land on the Upper Cape. Sandy fire roads and trails cross an unusually dry, open habitat rare on the rest of Cape Cod.
What to expect
Trails
Sandy trails and fire roads cross the barrens. No formal blazed loop is posted.
Dogs
Not specifically posted; MassWildlife WMAs generally allow leashed dogs during non-hunting use
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Common questions
Are there trails at Mashpee Pine Barrens Wildlife Management Area?
Yes. Sandy trails and fire roads cross the barrens. No formal blazed loop is posted..
Can I bring my dog to Mashpee Pine Barrens Wildlife Management Area?
Not specifically posted; MassWildlife WMAs generally allow leashed dogs during non-hunting use
What rules should I know at Mashpee Pine Barrens Wildlife Management Area?
Active forest-thinning and firebreak work is ongoing for pine barrens restoration and Southern Pine Beetle control; expect equipment and closed sections at times.