Knight Meadow Marsh Wildlife Management Area

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Knight Meadow Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a wetland conservation area located in the state of New Hampshire.


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Summary

It covers 817 acres and is home to a diverse array of wildlife species. There are many good reasons to visit this area, including bird watching, hiking, fishing, and hunting. The area is home to over 100 bird species, including bald eagles, ospreys, and great blue herons. Visitors can also observe a variety of mammals, such as beavers, otters, and moose.

One of the most interesting features of the area is the Knight Meadow Marsh, which is a large freshwater wetland that provides a habitat for many species of waterfowl. Visitors can observe these birds from the various observation platforms located throughout the area. There are also several hiking trails that provide access to the wetlands and surrounding woodlands.

The best time of year to visit Knight Meadow Marsh Wildlife Management Area is during the spring and fall when the bird migration is at its peak. During this time, visitors can see a wide variety of bird species as they pass through the area on their way to and from their breeding grounds.

Overall, Knight Meadow Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a beautiful and unique conservation area that provides visitors with an opportunity to observe and appreciate the natural beauty of New Hampshire's wetlands and wildlife.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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