Farmington River WMA Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Becket Road Parking South

Becket Road, Otis, MA

About Becket Road Parking South

Running through the Farmington River Wildlife Management Area in Otis, Becket Road provides pull-off areas as parking for WMA visitors. Offering a wild, unmaintained landscape, the Farmington River Wildlife Management Area is ideal for hunting, fishing, viewing wildlife, and experiencing the Berkshire outdoors. Bushwhacking is likely required throughout the property.

The southern portion of Becket Road allows visitors to enter an adjacent hardwood forest serving as a habitat for many game species. Wetlands and swamps are also common features of the WMA’s landscape. The West Branch of the Farmington River runs through the western portion of the property. Church Hill Pond offers fishing options on the eastern portion of the property and is about ¾ of a mile through the woods east from the southern parking area.

The Farmington River Wildlife Management Area is just under 2,000 acres in size and touches Becket in addition to Otis. The recent regrowth of 55 acres has provided an excellent habitat for diverse wildlife. White-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, black bear, river otter, American beaver, and waterfowl are common on the WMA. For wildlife viewers, dozens of bird species inhabit the area, and a keen-eyed explorer may find a moose. The Farmington River Wildlife Management Area in Otis provides an excellent opportunity to experience the revered natural beauty and wilderness of Western Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts hunting regulations website should be consulted by prospective hunters.