A green pine tree, yellow leaves, and a stream. — Laughing Brook, Hampden

Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

Hampden
438 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Fans of Thornton W. Burgess are no strangers to the setting at Laughing Brook—the children’s author wove his tales around the wild animals that live here. The landscape has changed since Burgess called this land home. The “laughing” brook has at times become a roaring river depositing sand used later by turtles, and strong winds have downed trees leaving behind new shelters for salamanders.

Directions to Laughing Brook

Hours

Trails

Daily
Dawn to Dusk

4 miles

See Trail Maps

Admissions

All Ages free

Contact

413-584-3009 [email protected]

Main Street
Hampden, MA

Property Regulations

Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.