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| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes |
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| National Park Overview: |
 | Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1942 primarily to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds. Located along the Atlantic Flyway, the refuge is of vital stopover significance to waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds during pre- and postbreeding migratory periods.
The refuge occupies in part, the southern three-fourths of Plum Island, an 8 mile long barrier island near Newburyport, Massachusetts. Excellent wildlife-oriented recreational and educational opportunities are available with visitor facilities and programs provided to enhance your experience.
The refuge consists of 4,662 acres of diverse upland and wetland habitats including sandy beach and dune, shrub/thicket, bog, swamp, freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh and associated creek, river, mud flat, and salt panne. These and other refuge habitats support varied and abundant populations of resident and migratory wildlife including more than 300 species of birds and additional species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants. |
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| Related Links: |
| Friends of Parker River NWR - The Friends support Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Located on Plum Island in Newburyport, Newbury, Ipswich and Rowley, Massachusetts, the Refuge features migrating birds, shorebirds and... | | National Wildlife Refuge Acts - Digest of Federal Resource Laws of Interest to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Wildlife Refuge Acts. In addition to specific acts of Congress, refuges can be established in many... | | Area Campgrounds | | Black Bear Camp Grounds
54 Main St
Salisbury, MA
(978) 462-3183
| Tide-Water Campground
160 Lafayette Rd
Hampton, NH
(603) 926-5474
| Rusnik Campground
115 Lafayette Rd
Salisbury, MA
(978) 462-9551
| Beach Rose RV Park
147 Beach Rd
Salisbury, MA
(978) 463-0226
| Wakeda Campgrounds
294 Exeter Rd
Hampton Falls, NH
(603) 772-5274
| Tuxbury Pond Camping Area
88 Whitehall Rd
South Hampton, NH
(603) 394-7660
| Cape Ann Camp Site
80 Atlantic St
Gloucester, MA
(978) 283-8683
| 3 Ponds Campground
146 North Rd
Brentwood, NH
(603) 679-5350
| Country Shore Camping Area
125 Route 125
Kingston, NH
(603) 642-5072
| Mill Brook RV Park
99 Route 125
Kingston, NH
(603) 642-7112
| Whispering Pines Campground
8 Wenmarks Rd
Newton, NH
(603) 382-6406
| Hampton Beach State Park
Hampton Bch
Hampton, NH
(603) 926-3784
| Shel-Al Campground
115 Lafayette Rd
North Hampton, NH
(603) 964-5730
| Powow Cove Campground
43 Newton Rd
Amesbury, MA
(978) 388-4022
| Camp Wakanda
Stiles Pond
Georgetown, MA
(978) 352-2188
| Little River Campground
31 Causeway St
Gloucester, MA
(978) 283-2616
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Hampton Harbor Tackle
1 Ocean Blvd
Hampton, NH
(603) 926-1945
| Elm Street Bait & Tackle
110 Elm St
Salisbury, MA
(978) 465-8805
| Bridge Road Bait & Tackle
134 Bridge Rd
Salisbury, MA
(978) 465-3221
| Crossroads Bait & Tackle
1 Merrill St # 4
Salisbury, MA
(978) 499-8999
| Merrimac Bait & Tackle
130 E Main St
Merrimac, MA
(978) 346-8835
| Surfland Bait & Tackle
28 Plum Island Tpke
Newbury, MA
(978) 462-4202
| Al Gauron Fishing Parties
1 Ocean Blvd
Hampton, NH
(603) 926-2469
| Smith & Gilmore
PO Box 2353
Hampton, NH
(603) 926-3503
| Tontine Fishing, Inc
3 Colonial Cir
Hampton, NH
Unverified listing
| Adventure Fishing Charters
3 Harris Ave
Hampton, NH
Unverified listing
| Tim's Bait & Tackle
134 Beach Rd
Salisbury, MA
(978) 462-1574
| Plaistow Fish & Game Club
18 May Ray Ave
Plaistow, NH
(603) 382-3675
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| Directions: |
| The refuge is located approximately 35 miles north of Boston. From Interstate 95 take exit 57 and travel east on Route 113, then continue straight onto Route 1A South to the intersection with Rolfe's Lane for a total of 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Rolfe's Lane and travel 0.5 miles to its end. Turn right onto the Plum Island Turnpike and travel 2.0 miles crossing the Sgt. Donald Wilkinson Bridge to Plum Island. Take your first right onto Sunset Drive and travel 0.5 miles to the refuge entrance.
The refuge headquarters is located at the northern end of Plum Island near the Newburyport Harbor Lighthouse. Once on the island continue straight for 0.25 miles. The road will then curve sharply to your left. Continue for 1.5 miles to the refuge headquarters on your left. |
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