A 1,052-acre MassWildlife Wildlife Management Area in Petersham and Phillipston along the East Branch of the Swift River, with old apple orchards, reclaimed fields, hardwood and hemlock stands, and marshland river edges.
What to expect
Dogs
Statewide MassWildlife rule: dogs on WMAs must be leashed, except when actively hunting/hunt-training with a licensed hunter or in a permitted field trial. Handlers must pick up waste in and near parking areas. This is a state rule, not…
Fishing
Allowed East Branch of the Swift River is stocked with trout annually.
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round; uncommon marsh birds and waterfowl along the river.
Managed by
MassWildlife, Wildlife Management Zone 5
WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Popple Camp Wildlife Management Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Popple Camp Wildlife Management Area?
Statewide MassWildlife rule: dogs on WMAs must be leashed, except when actively hunting/hunt-training with a licensed hunter or in a permitted field trial. Handlers must pick up waste in and near parking areas. This is a state rule, not the town's leash bylaw.