A 140-acre state reservation on the site of a former commercial sawmill, with an open field, a stone-lined cow path to Stony Brook Pond and Teal Marsh, and a boardwalk over Kingfisher Pond through beech woods. It adjoins Mass Audubon's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary and shares a parking lot with it.
What to expect
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Accessibility
2 designated accessible parking spaces in the paved lot off North Street at the east end of the trail, one van-accessible with a striped access aisle
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
DCR, co-managed on site with Mass Audubon
508-543-9084 · WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park for Bristol Blake?
Parking is in the paved lot off North Street shared with the adjoining Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.
Is there an entry fee at Bristol Blake State Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Bristol Blake State Reservation?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
Is Bristol Blake State Reservation wheelchair accessible?
2 designated accessible parking spaces in the paved lot off North Street at the east end of the trail, one van-accessible with a striped access aisle