181 acres of hardwood ridges, overgrown brushy fields, and lowland swamp wetlands straddling the Grafton/Millbury line, managed by the state mainly for deer and wild turkey hunting. Cellar holes and stone walls from the old Martha Deering estate are still scattered through the woods.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Gravel road access through the interior; can be linked south to the Colton Road/Rayburn Trails network for a longer route
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries & Wildlife)
WebsiteCommon questions
Is hunting the main use here?
Yes, this is a state wildlife management area kept mainly for deer and wild turkey hunting during Massachusetts seasons, with room for small-game and predator hunting in the overgrown fields too.
Where do I park at Martha Deering Wildlife Management Area?
Free lot (free).