A 1,805-acre state Wildlife Management Area covering Stoddard Hill and Chestnut Hill across Leverett, Montague, and Sunderland; the Sunderland slice is a 27-acre parcel off Long Plain Road. Free and open for hiking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing, like all MassWildlife WMAs.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
A dog off its owner's or keeper's property must be held firmly on a leash; running at large is a violation. Owners must pick up after their dog on any sidewalk, street, park or other public area, and must carry something to pick it up with.
Managed by
MassWildlife (MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)
WebsiteCommon questions
Can I hunt at Montague WMA?
Yes, this WMA supports hunting for black bear, deer, bobcat, coyote, raccoon, fox, and squirrel under statewide MassWildlife seasons.
Where do I park for the Sunderland section?
The Sunderland portion is accessed off Long Plain Road; the main dirt parking areas on Ripley Road and West Chestnut Hill Road are in the neighboring Leverett/Montague sections of the same WMA.
Where do I park at Montague WMA?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Montague WMA?
Yes.
Can I bring my dog to Montague WMA?
A dog off its owner's or keeper's property must be held firmly on a leash; running at large is a violation. Owners must pick up after their dog on any sidewalk, street, park or other public area, and must carry something to pick it up with.