A 335-acre West End preserve, the largest single conservation tract in Scituate, with seven color-coded trails past a 430-million-year-old granite outcropping called Teepee Rock and five vernal pools. It connects directly to the smaller Higgins-MacAllister Preserve next door.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
Seven color-coded woodland trails, easy to medium difficulty, natural surface; a 40-foot bridge crosses wetlands near Teepee Rock.
Dogs
Dogs allowed, must remain leashed.
Accessibility
No ADA access.
Managed by
Scituate Conservation Commission 781-545-8721 ·
What's here
On site
Picnic area
A picnic table.
Common questions
Where do I park at Bates Lane Conservation Area?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Bates Lane Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Bates Lane Conservation Area?
Dogs allowed, must remain leashed.
Is Bates Lane Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
No ADA access.
What rules should I know at Bates Lane Conservation Area?
Hunting permitted seasonally by licensed individuals only, never on Sundays.