Churchill Road Parking

Churchill Road, Otis, MA

About Churchill Road Parking

Churchill Road in Otis provides a parking area in the southeast corner of the Farmington River Wildlife Management Area. Offering a wild, unmaintained landscape, the Farmington River Wildlife Management Area is ideal for hunting, fishing, viewing wildlife, and experiencing the Berkshire outdoors. Accessible from Churchill Road is a large field habitat for small game birds, offering prospective bird hunters an excellent opportunity. Otherwise, the area is an excellent starting point for wildlife viewing or exploring the WMA. Bushwhacking is likely required throughout the property.

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 north of the Churchill Road parking area but is farther away. Also, north of, but closer to the parking area, Church Hill can be summited.

The Farmington River Wildlife Management Area is just under 2,000 acres in size and touches Becket in addition to Otis. Recent tree and vegetation regrowth on 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.