Charles Henry & Mabel Lamborn Watts (Watts)

This 200+ acre woodland on the Ossipee River is a gift of Patricia and Charles Watts II, in memory of his parents.

The area is largely composed of mixed forest with wooded swamp interspersed. Wildlife openings left from previous forest management, and wetland areas associated with a stream and the Ossipee River system provide an interesting diversity of habitats for creatures such as river otter, beaver, waterfowl, and the pileated woodpecker.

The Watts family has cared for this land for the past 60 years; Charles' father kept records of his bird sightings alongside the river (which included occurrences of the Bald Eagle). It was this connection to their special property that led them to protect it.

Our trails on the Watts Wildlife Sanctuary are in an early stage of development, so please come prepared for rough and/or wet footing. Snow-shoeing should be ideal.

Visitor Guidelines

1. Please do not collect or in any way disturb plants or animals.
2. Please keep to marked trails.
3. Please respect private property.
4. Only foot travel is permitted
   (No horses, bicycles, or motor vehicles).
5. Motor boats are prohibited.
6. Pets must be on a short leash and controlled at all times.
7. Hunting, firearms, camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited.
8. Please carry out all trash and litter.
9. Be prepared for country walking.

Driving Directions to Sanctuary

1. From the junction of Routes 16 & 25 east in Center Ossipee, go east on Route 25.
2. After Route 25 joins Route 153, continue one mile, then bear right at the fork onto Route 153 south.
3. Go just over a mile to the parking area and trailhead sign, on the left just past the fields.

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