Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge

Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1983, is one of eight national wildlife refuges that comprise the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Situated in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the refuge is part of the largest contiguous pitch pine scrub oak habitat area north of the Long Island Sound with 208 acres. This land, Patuxet (Plymouth) historically belonged to the Wampanoag Tribe. The refuge supports the federally endangered northern red-bellied cooter as well as other wildlife that depend upon the unique kettle ponds, shorelines, and upland habitats. The refuge managed cooperatively with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and is closed to all public uses.

Because the Refuge provides critical habitat to the Plymouth redbelly turtle, it is closed to all public uses. Information about the Refuge can be obtained by contacting the headquarters office in Sudbury, MA at 978-443-4661.