Assabet River
Sudbury, MA 01776-1971
Plan Your Visit
Driving Directions
Main Gate Access:
Note about address for main access area: 680 Hudson Road is our mailing address, but 680 Winterberry Way is the physical address that you should enter when using direction and navigation apps.
- From Hudson Road: From Route 2, take Exit 42 (Route 27) south towards Acton and through Maynard. Go straight through lights at junction with Route 117 in Maynard, following Route 27 south until you see Fairbank Road on the right. Take Fairbank Road to the end. Turn right off of Fairbank Road onto Hudson Road. Follow for about one mile, and main refuge entrance is on the right. Turn right onto Winterberry Way.
- From Hudson/Stow area: follow Route 62 East to Main Street in Hudson, onto State Road in Stow, which turns into Hudson Road, Sudbury. Main refuge entrance is on left after Department of Fire Services headquarters. Turn left onto Winterberry Way.
North Gate Access:
- From White Pond Road: From Route 2, take Exit 42 (Route 27) south towards Acton and through Maynard. Turn right at lights that junction with Route 117 in Maynard and follow 117 West. Follow straight through lights that junction with Route 62 and follow into Stow. Turn left onto White Pond Road. Follow to end. This route is approximately 6.5 miles.
East Gate Access:
- From Old Marlborough Road: Take Route 27 to Old Marlborough Road in Maynard. Parking at the end of road.
Due to reduced staff availability, sales of "America the Beautiful" passes at our location will be suspended until further notice.
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Services
Staff at Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge use an variety of tools to ensure the conservation of species and habitats and to keep visitors educated, protected, and most importantly appreciating nature. These include planning, compatibility determination, cultural resources, education & outreach, invasive species management, monitoring, law enforcement, and recreation management.
About
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, located 20 miles west of Boston, was established in 2000 on more than 2,000 acres of former U.S. Army land. The refuge protects diverse habitats including freshwater wetlands, oak-pine forest, and shrubland, which are vital for migratory birds and the threatened Blanding's turtle. As the headquarters for the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex, it offers over 15 miles of trails for wildlife-dependent recreation.