Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Explore forests, meadows, wetlands, drumlin, and esker and travel down the namesake river, which meanders through the sanctuary, by canoe.

Directions to Ipswich River

See Trail Maps

87 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983

Choose Your Path

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.

Perkins Island © Gina King

Perkins Island Camping

Perkins Island is the wildlife sanctuary's only camping area that provides a wilderness-type setting for canoeists.
Teen Programs

Teenagers on the North Shore looking to help build and strengthen a strong environmental ethic can get real behind-the-scenes conservation experience.
Ipswich River, Topsfield

Canoe Rentals

Rent a canoe to travel down the Ipswich River.
Cabin Rental

The rustic Innermost Cabin is available for rent to current Mass Audubon members.
Perkins Island © Gina King

Perkins Island Camping

Perkins Island is the wildlife sanctuary's only camping area that provides a wilderness-type setting for canoeists.
Teen Programs

Teenagers on the North Shore looking to help build and strengthen a strong environmental ethic can get real behind-the-scenes conservation experience.
Ipswich River, Topsfield

Canoe Rentals

Rent a canoe to travel down the Ipswich River.
Cabin Rental

The rustic Innermost Cabin is available for rent to current Mass Audubon members.