Women on bridge Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Women on bridge Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Calm pond reflects the blue sky and surrounding forest.
Burncoat Pond, Spencer

Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Spencer
  • 245 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, which encompasses the west side of its namesake pond, provides critical habitat for its resident and migratory wildlife. Its moderate-to-rugged trails also offer an opportunity for a peaceful walk through fields and hardwood-white pine forest, skirting wetlands, passing over streams, and ending at the pond.

Directions to Burncoat 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

Explore Burncoat Pond

  • Red and green trees in swampy vegetation
    Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Spencer
  • Green path cut between tall vegetation leading to a forest with fall foliage.
    Burncoat Pond, Spencer
  • Purple flowers in focus with fall foliage in background.
    Burncoat Pond, Spencer
  • Crumbling rock wall in forest.
    Burncoat Pond, Spencer
  • Calm pond reflects the blue sky and surrounding forest.
    Burncoat Pond, Spencer