Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge
| Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of the United States | |
| Location | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°53′19″N 70°38′43″W / 41.8885°N 70.6452°W |
| Area | 195 acres (0.79 km2) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge |
Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1983 to conserve the federally endangered Plymouth Red-bellied Turtle, as well as other wildlife and plant species. The Refuge encompasses 195 acres (0.79 km2) in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is made up of two parcels; the Crooked Pond parcel abuts the Myles Standish State Forest, the second largest State forest in Massachusetts, and the smaller parcel is located on the shoreline of Island Pond. Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge is located within a 3,269-acre (13.23 km2) area designated as critical habitat for the Plymouth Red-bellied Turtle. It is closed to the public.