Orange Wildlife Management Area is 559 acres of wetland and mature hardwood/conifer forest managed by MassWildlife for hunting, fishing, and passive recreation, with a couple of small unpaved parking areas and no maintained trail network.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed except when hunting or hunt training with a licensed hunter, or in permitted field trials; handlers must pick up waste in and near parking areas
Fishing
Allowed Per state fishing season
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed Per water levels
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round, waterfowl-rich wetland
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries & Wildlife)
WebsiteWhat's here
Not here
No info kiosk
No trail map or kiosk found; WMAs are intentionally kept wild with no maintained trails
Common questions
Are there marked trails at Orange WMA?
No, MassWildlife keeps its wildlife management areas intentionally wild, with no maintained trail network.
Is parking plowed in winter?
No, the small dirt lots aren't maintained in winter.
Where do I park at Orange Wildlife Management Area?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Orange Wildlife Management Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Orange Wildlife Management Area?
Dogs must be leashed except when hunting or hunt training with a licensed hunter, or in permitted field trials; handlers must pick up waste in and near parking areas