Two kids running in the snow. We all need nature—and nature needs you. Together, we can protect the wildlife and wild lands of Massachusetts for generations to come. Make a tax-deductible donation today.
Two kids running in the snow. We all need nature—and nature needs you. Together, we can protect the wildlife and wild lands of Massachusetts for generations to come. Make a tax-deductible donation today.
Boardwalk over water and mud leading into a dense forest and shrubby area.
Marblehead Neck, Marblehead

Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Plan Your Visit

It’s not uncommon to spot unusual birds at Marblehead Neck, located in the center of a peninsula that extends into Massachusetts Bay. Its swamp, thickets, and woodlands are a haven for migratory birds—especially warblers—during the spring and fall migrations.

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
    Parking

Explore Marblehead Neck

  • Person in a blue shirt and white hat looking through a pair of binoculars in the forest.
    © Maili Waters
  • Small white flowers on thin twigs in focus with a trail in the woods in the background.
    Marblehead Neck, Marblehead
  • Boardwalk over water and mud leading into a dense forest and shrubby area.
    Marblehead Neck, Marblehead
  • Blackburnian Warbler with a yellow head, white belly, and black bands on the side, looking out into the distance from its position on a stick.
    Blackburnian Warbler, Marblehead Neck, Marblehead