A 15-acre Wildlife Management Area made up of two Connecticut River islands with silver-maple riparian forest, reachable only by boat. It's day-use only and a genuinely unusual add to the town's outdoor-access map: no road leads there.
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.
Boating / Cartop Watercraft Access
Allowed
Managed by
MassWildlife (MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)
WebsiteCommon questions
How do I get to Sunderland Islands WMA?
By watercraft only, via cartop boating access under the Sunderland bridge on the east side of the river. Park at the town offices on School Street, not at the launch itself, or your car may be towed.
Can I camp on the islands?
No, camping isn't permitted; it's day use only.
Where do I park at Sunderland Islands WMA?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Sunderland Islands 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.
What rules should I know at Sunderland Islands WMA?
Camping is not permitted on the islands. Vehicles left at the boat launch (rather than the town offices) will be towed.