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 Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
Some of the fascinating wildlife that inhabit this sanctuary include moose, bear, deer, bobcats, and coyotes. Hawks and other raptors have also been spotted at the sanctuary. Look for ducks and beaver activity in the sanctuary’s ponds. Walk the loop trail through the field to see a variety of butterflies, dragonflies, and songbirds.
Location:
Gardner, MA For more information:
centralproperties@massaudubon.org
Trail Hours:
Trails open every day, dawn to dusk.
- For Your Safety
- Do not feed any animals
- Stay on trails to avoid ticks and poison ivy
- Do not smoke anywhere on the sanctuary
- Do not pick or collect plants or crops without permission
- Avoid Conflicts with Wildlife
- Do not bring pets, leashed or unleashed, on to the site
- Picnic only in designated areas
- Do not bring motorized vehicles or bicycles onto the site
- Hunting, fishing, or trapping are not permitted
Admission:
$3 for nonmember adults;
$2 for nonmember children (3-12)
and seniors
Directions:
Follow Rt 2 to Rt 140 north (exit 24B, Ashburnham/ Winchendon). Follow Rt 140 approximately 4.6 miles to Green St. take a left onto Green St. Continue on Green Street for 0.4 miles and look for "Monadnock Trust" and "Camp Collier" signs on your left. Turn left onto Eaton Street and proceed for 0.8 miles. When you see the "Camp Collier" sign to the left, turn right onto Raymond Street. Follow Raymond St. to the end and the sanctuary is located at the end of Raymond Street.
Acres:
772
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