A 118-acre conservation area on the Great Neck peninsula protecting coastal forest, salt marsh, and tidal flats along Buzzards Bay, the product of a partnership between the Wareham Land Trust, Buzzards Bay Coalition, Town of Wareham, and Massachusetts DCR.
What to expect
Trails
Three well-groomed loop trails (green, blue, orange) through coastal forest, salt marsh, and tidal flat habitat, entered from the end of Nicholas Drive.
Entry fee
None. checked Jul 18, 2026
Dogs
Must remain controlled with waste removed, per Wareham Land Trust's general property rules.
Accessibility
Natural-surface loop trails; not paved.
Hiking
Allowed Year-round.
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round; recognized birding hotspot.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Marks Cove Conservation Area?
None.
Can I bring my dog to Marks Cove Conservation Area?
Must remain controlled with waste removed, per Wareham Land Trust's general property rules.
Is Marks Cove Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Natural-surface loop trails; not paved.