A large red maple swamp that forms the wetland core of the Farnsworth Reservation trail complex; historically a subsistence area for Indigenous peoples, now a wildlife haven crossed by the same boardwalked loop trail that starts at South Bradford Street.
What to expect
Trails
Shares the 1.3-mile boardwalked loop trail that begins at South Bradford Street as part of the Farnsworth Reservation trail network.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
North Andover requires dogs off the owner's property to be restrained on a leash no more than six feet long; a dog not leashed and off its owner's property is considered running at large. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Birdwatching
Allowed spring
Managed by
Essex County Greenbelt Association
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Purgatory Swamp Conservation Area?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Purgatory Swamp Conservation Area?
North Andover requires dogs off the owner's property to be restrained on a leash no more than six feet long; a dog not leashed and off its owner's property is considered running at large. Posted signs at the site take precedence.