Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary provides amazing coastal vistas from the parking area and is a hot spot for butterflies and seabirds at particular times of the year. In the fall, migrating monarch butterflies may be seen. Throughout different seasons, look for shorebirds, loons, sea ducks, and other coastal birds in Gloucester Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Although the sanctuary does not have a formal trail system, the coastal view is worth the visit. Parking is limited to our lot at the lighthouse. Just a short walk up the road from the parking area is the entrance to the Eastern Point woodlands, which provides a short loop trail through deciduous forest. The woodland entrance is across from a cul de sac named Aileen Terrace. Trails may be wet in spring.

Please Note: Eastern Point is a private community. Mass Audubon members are welcome to drive to and explore our sanctuary lands and park in the lot at the Lighthouse. Please have your Mass Audubon membership card available to ensure entry.

Location:
Gloucester, MA

This property is managed by Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.

For more information:
978-887-9264
ipswichriver@massaudubon.org

Trail Hours:
Trails: Open every day, dawn to dusk. Note: Parking lot gate is open daily, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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:
Free to members. There is a $5.00 per car fee for non-members Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend to help us maintain this parking area.