Wachusett Meadow sheep grazing — Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Princeton
1220 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Wachusett Meadow is a former farmstead that offers spectacular scenery and supports abundant wildlife throughout woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Historic buildings and barns are still in use for educational programming and resident sheep graze pastures.

Directions to Wachusett Meadow

Hours

Nature Center

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
9:00 am–4:00 pm

Wednesday & Friday
10:00 am-2:00 pm

Sundays & Monday Holidays
11:00 am-3:00 pm

Trails

Daily
dawn to dusk

12 miles
1,200 feet

See Trail Maps

Admissions

Adults $4
Seniors (65+) $3
Children (2-12) $3

Contact

978-464-2712 [email protected]

113 Goodnow Road
Princeton, MA 01541

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.

Facilities

Parking
Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
Restrooms, Universally Accessible
Trail, Universally Accessible
Picnic Tables
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Canoeing / Kayak (call ahead)

Featured Experiences

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton

Canoe Rentals

Canoes are available for rental May 1 through October 31 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Facility Rentals

Host your next event or meeting at Wachusett Meadow.
Family Fun

Have fun with the whole family at Wachusett Meadow, either on your own or during an organized program.
Crocker Barn © Julia Mankowsky

Support the Crocker Barn Education Center

Mass Audubon is working to transform Crocker Barn into a dynamic nature education center that embraces the building’s history as well as sustainable design and innovation to create a universally accessible indoor space for programming.
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton

Accessibility

Mass Audubon strives to create a welcoming presence for a wide range of visitors, including making our sanctuaries and nature centers more accessible for all to enjoy.