Barre Falls Dam WMA

About this Location

Barre Falls Dam Wildlife Management Area is a 490-acre area in Hubbardston, Massachusetts, that is maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. The area offers various recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, canoeing, horseback riding, and more. The area is also home to diverse wildlife species, some of which are tagged and tracked by biologists. Barre Falls Dam Wildlife Management Area is a great place to enjoy nature and learn about the local ecosystem.

Barre Falls Dam is a flood risk management project on the Ware River in Massachusetts, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is located in the towns of Hubbardston, Barre, Rutland, and Oakham, about 13 miles northwest of Worcester. The dam was authorized by Congress in 1941 and completed in 1958. The dam and its surrounding recreation area offer various outdoor activities for visitors, such as canoeing, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, skiing, and more.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Roadside viewing

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website

Last updated December 7, 2023