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| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes |
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Nearby Parks: Plum Island State Park Hampton Beach State Park B W Palmer State Park Willowdale State Forest Georgetown Rowley State Forest Boxford State Forest Harold Parker State Forest Kingston State Park Rock Rimmon State Forest
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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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