A 78-acre town conservation property on a cove of Mashpee-Wakeby Pond, acquired in 2008 as part of the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge, with 1.8 miles of walking trails through upland forest, wooded lowland, and pond-edge habitat that's home to the eastern box turtle.
What to expect
Dogs
Mashpee dogs may not run at large off the owner's property; they must be restrained unless on another person's property with permission.
Hours
No posted opening or closing time. Signs at the entrance win if they differ.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Mashpee Conservation Commission
WebsiteCommon questions
Are there trails and how hard are they?
About 1.8 miles of easy, mostly flat trails wind through upland forest and along a main access road down to Mashpee-Wakeby Pond's shore.
Is there an entry fee at Pickerel Cove?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Pickerel Cove?
Mashpee dogs may not run at large off the owner's property; they must be restrained unless on another person's property with permission.