small trail through a forest — Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Sanctuaries & Properties

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

Easthampton & Northampton
751 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Spanning Easthampton and Northampton, Arcadia's diverse terrain of forest, meadows, grasslands, marsh, and wetlands attracts an extraordinary variety of birds and other wildlife. Explore 4 miles of trails, make art outdoors, take in expansive views from the observation tower, explore the Mill River by canoe, and embark on your next nature adventure in the Connecticut River Valley.

Directions to Arcadia

Hours

Nature Center

Monday-Friday
9:00 am–3:00 pm

Saturday
9:00 am–4:00 pm

Sunday
9:00 am-3:00 pm

Trails

Daily
dawn to dusk

4 miles
850 feet

See Trail Maps

Admissions

Adults $4
Seniors (65+) $3
Children (2-12) $3

Contact

413-584-3009 [email protected]

127 Combs Road
Easthampton, MA 01027

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Property Regulations

Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.

Facilities

Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Trail, Universally Accessible
Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
Restrooms, Universally Accessible
Canoeing / Kayak (bring your own)
Picnic Tables

Featured Experiences

Art & Photography

Arcadia offers many opportunities for visitors to express themselves through art, including their season art house with drop-in, trailside creative projects.
Family Fun

Children and families love exploring Arcadia's nature play area, joining guided programs, and making friends at preschool and camp.
Observation Tower at Arcadia

Birds & Birding at Arcadia

Arcadia hosts a wide variety of birds year-round. Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own.
Arcadia Nature Camp, Easthampton, © Phil Doyle

Top 10 Experiences at Arcadia Nature Camp

These 10 camper-favorite experiences make Arcadia Nature Camp an unforgettable time for all that join.