Pawtuckaway SP--Burnham's Marsh, Nottingham

Pawtuckaway SP--Burnham's Marsh, Nottingham

Burnhams Marsh Pawtuckaway State Park

Pawtuckaway State Park Official Website
Pawtuckaway State Park trail map

About this Location

Burnham's Marsh is a 5,000-acre wetland habitat that attracts many animals and birds, including beavers, deer, great blue herons, loons, and ducks. You can access the marsh by walking on the Fundy Trail, which starts across the road from the group picnic and camping areas. The trail is about 2 miles long and follows the edge of the marsh. Along the way, there are views of the water and the surrounding forest.

About Pawtuckaway State Park

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Pawtuckaway State Park is a huge state park covering most of the southern end of the Town of Nottingham. It centers around several peaks that comprise Mount Pawtuckaway and abuts the western edge of Pawtuckaway Lake. (The other edges of the lake are private property.) An area called Burnham Marsh is near the end of the main entrance road just before the campground and adjacent to the Fundy Trail. Because of the campground and the many people who stay there, this area usually has a lot of people around, so the birding may not be ideal.

Pawtuckaway Lake is on the east side, but most birding is done in the large forested area in the western part of the park. That area includes Middle Mountain and South Mountain, trails through the extensive forest, ponds, and scattered open wetlands. The flies come out after mid-June, so try to visit before then. Of course, most of this rather large park is not explored by birders on an annual basis and surprises likely await in the more remote areas.

The Fundy Trail between the campground area and the boat launch area passes through woods and by Burnham Marsh. It can be productive, but because of the nearby campground and the many people who stay there, it is often crowded.

Notable Trails

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike to Burnham's Marsh on the Fundy Trail.

Features

  • Entrance fee

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

Last updated October 25, 2023