A state wildlife management area straddling Plymouth and Wareham along the Red Brook corridor, with pine and oak forest, huckleberry, and restored former cranberry bog land connecting upstream to the Trustees' Lyman Reserve.
What to expect
Entry fee
None. checked Jul 18, 2026
Dogs
Generally allowed on WMAs for recreation, though a property-specific leash rule was not found; MassWildlife's statewide rule permits dogs under control.
Accessibility
Unpaved, natural terrain; gravel lot but no accessible path confirmed.
Hiking
Allowed Year-round.
Hunting
Allowed Seasonal per MassWildlife regulations; WMAs allow legal game hunting regardless of local firearm bylaws.
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round; noted birding hotspot.
Fishing
Allowed Coldwater stream fishing on Red Brook.
Managed by
MassWildlife (Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)
508-759-3406 · WebsiteCommon questions
Yes. As a state Wildlife Management Area, Red Brook WMA permits seasonal hunting of legal game under MassWildlife rules, including archery and shotgun deer season in fall.
A gravel lot with room for about 20 vehicles sits on the east side of Barker Road.
Is there an entry fee at Red Brook Wildlife Management Area?
None.
Can I bring my dog to Red Brook Wildlife Management Area?
Generally allowed on WMAs for recreation, though a property-specific leash rule was not found; MassWildlife's statewide rule permits dogs under control.
Is Red Brook Wildlife Management Area wheelchair accessible?
Unpaved, natural terrain; gravel lot but no accessible path confirmed.
What rules should I know at Red Brook Wildlife Management Area?
Because hunting is permitted seasonally, non-hunting visitors should wear blaze orange during fall hunting seasons for visibility. Baiting deer (placing corn or other feed to attract them for hunting) is illegal statewide, including on WMAs.