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A tall white bird sticks out in a green saltmarsh. A channel of open water cuts through the center of the marsh.
Allens Pond, South Dartmouth

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary

  • South Dartmouth & Westport
  • 620 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Spanning hundreds of acres of protected beach, fields, woodlands, pond, and marsh, Allens Pond offers an extensive trail system that includes ocean and pond views from many vantage points.

Directions to Allens Pond
Contact

Field Office: 1280 Horseneck Rd., 
Westport, MA 02790

Stone Barn: 786 E. Horseneck Rd.,
South Dartmouth, MA

Allens Neck Trailhead: Allens Neck Rd.,
South Dartmouth, MA

Connect with Allens Pond

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
  • Restrooms, Universally Accessible
    Restrooms, Universally Accessible
  • Trail, Universally Accessible
    Trail, Universally Accessible
  • Picnic Tables
    Picnic Tables

Explore Allens Pond

  • Four small shorebirds standing in a water part of a green saltmarsh. More open water in the background.
    Allens Pond, South Dartmouth
  • A bulky Osprey nest on top of a large poll standing in a green saltmarsh. A patch of open water behind the nesting pole.
    Allens Pond, South Dartmouth
  • Four people walking along a roped path, with tall green shrubs to their left and a golden meadow to their right.
    Allens Pond, South Dartmouth
  • A tall white bird sticks out in a green saltmarsh. A channel of open water cuts through the center of the marsh.
    Allens Pond, South Dartmouth
  • A slight rocky slope into ocean water. Large, sharp rocks stand out of the shallow water.
    Allens Pond, South Dartmouth
  • A boardwalk cutting through tall green grass leading to a bare forest.
    Allens Pond, South Dartmouth
  • A boardwalk made of two wooden planks over a mossy patch with a shallow stream cutting through.
    Allens Pond, South Dartmouth
  • A line of a dozen wooden bird boxes in a grassy field.
  • A rocky ledge overlooking the pebble-covered shoreline. Large, sharp rocks stick out of the water.
    Allens Pond, South Dartmouth
  • A rocky ledge with two green shrubs overlooking the shoreline. Large, sharp rocks stick out of the water.
    Allens Pond, South Dartmouth
  • A person with a tan hat stands on a grassy path cutting between a golden meadow. Fog covers the trees ahead.
    © Cheryl Rose
  • A vibrant blue Eastern Bluebird stands on top of a stick in a dying patch of vegetation.

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