A DCR salt marsh reservation of roughly 600 to 800 acres spanning Saugus and Revere along the Saugus and Pines River estuary, protected as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. There are no formal interior trails, since the marsh surface itself is too soft and tidally flooded to walk on, so visits mean birdwatching and paddling from the edges rather than hiking through the middle.
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…
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, tide dependent
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Common questions
Are there hiking trails through the marsh?
Not through the interior; the wet, tidal ground is not walkable, so visits are mostly birdwatching and paddling from marsh-edge access points like Bristow and Ballard Streets.
Are there trails at Rumney Marsh Reservation?
Yes. Surface: natural.
Is there an entry fee at Rumney Marsh Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Rumney Marsh 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).
What rules should I know at Rumney Marsh Reservation?
The marsh surface itself is not safe to walk on due to soft ground and tidal flooding, so visitors should stay to the edge paths and roads.