Plan Your Visit
North River Wildlife Sanctuary is named for the state-designated Scenic River that winds along its northern boundary. The sanctuary's fields, oak forest, and salt marsh attract a wide variety of birds and seals are often visible from the riverside platform.
Hours
Nature Center
- Wednesday–Friday
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Trails
- Daily
- dawn to dusk
- 2 miles
- 0.25 miles
Admissions
- Adults $4
- Seniors (65+) $3
- Children (2-12) $3
Contact
2000 Main Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
Choose Your Path
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.
- Ticks are prevalent; take precautions to repel and check for ticks.
Facilities
Parking Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible Restrooms, Universally Accessible Trail, Universally Accessible Picnic Tables Electric Vehicle Charging Station
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