A MassWildlife property carved from roughly 459 acres of the former Monson Developmental Center land along Chicopee Brook. Like other Wildlife Management Areas it is open for hunting, fishing, trapping, and general outdoor recreation, with no built recreational infrastructure to speak of.
What to expect
Hours
no gate; open access, consistent with other Massachusetts WMAs
Fishing
Allowed per state fishing regulations
Managed by
Department of Fish and Game (MassWildlife)
WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park, is it obvious?
No formal lot is documented; access is informal off nearby roads on the former hospital campus.
Is there an entry fee at Chicopee Brook Wildlife Management Area?
No, entry is free.