Facility Rules and Policies
There are lots of fun, interesting, and educational things you can do on the refuge. Keep in mind, if an activity is not wildlife related and doesn’t help in the protection or understanding of wildlife or their habitat, there are probably refuge rules governing this activity. Please check with the refuge management before participating in an activity that could harm the environment or yourself. There are plenty of activities at Umbagog for you to enjoy. Be safe and have fun!
To protect the refuge’s wildlife, habitats, and other visitors, please comply with the following:
- Refuge outdoor facilities are open daily, ½ hour before sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted.
- Dogs are welcome on the refuge only when on a leash (except for approved hunting activities). For camping, please check with Umbagog Lake State Park about which sites permit dogs.
- During all hunting seasons, it is recommended that refuge visitors wear fluorescent orange.
- Recreational gathering of blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, mushrooms, fiddleheads, and antler sheds for person use is permitted. Collection of cranberries is not permitted to protect wetland vegetation.
- Smoking is not recommended while on the trails or in other natural areas of the refuge.
- Fires and camping are ONLY permitted at designated sties with a reservation through the State Park.
- Trapping is not currently permitted on the refuge.
- Notify the staff in the refuge headquarters if you notice something that is unsafe or poses another problem on the refuge.