Roughly 600 acres of MassWildlife land split across one large tract and three smaller parcels in Wendell's hillier terrain, mixed hardwood and hemlock forest with old stone walls and cellar holes left from its farm past. It's managed for hunting and habitat first, walking and wildlife viewing second.
What to expect
Trails
An old woods road bisects the property, used for walking and cross-country skiing; stone walls and cellar holes mark its agricultural past
Dogs
Dogs and other domestic animals must be leashed or tethered on Massachusetts Wildlife Management Areas statewide, per 321 CMR 3.01; off-leash only while actively hunting or hunt-training with a licensed hunter, or at a permitted field…
Fishing
Allowed year-round
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
No facilities of any kind posted beyond the two small parking areas
Common questions
Is Wendell WMA open today?
Wendell WMA is a public preserve in Wendell, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Is there an entry fee at Wendell WMA?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Wendell WMA?
Dogs and other domestic animals must be leashed or tethered on Massachusetts Wildlife Management Areas statewide, per 321 CMR 3.01; off-leash only while actively hunting or hunt-training with a licensed hunter, or at a permitted field trial. This is MassWildlife's statewide WMA rule, not a Wendell…
What rules should I know at Wendell WMA?
Motorized vehicles, camping, and campfires are generally prohibited on Massachusetts Wildlife Management Areas under 321 CMR 3.01.