Spruce Swamp Conservation Area was born of conservation efforts by the Town of Fremont, SELT, and other organizations. For SELT, it started in 2011 when Patricia Kelliher donated the 129-acre Kelliher Memorial Forest, followed by Donna Garrison’s donation of the 34-acre Victor Garrison Memorial Forest in 2014. Both properties are protected with conservation easements through the US Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Wetlands Reserve Program. These tracts, along with the Glen Oakes Town Forest, collectively create Spruce Swamp Conservation Area, totaling nearly 575 acres for wildlife and recreation and 6.6 miles of easy to moderate trails..

The Glen Oakes Town Forest offers a variety of forest and wildlife habitats to explore on well-marked trails. The trails are minimally maintained and not groomed for winter use. There are stream crossings and small sections that may be wet.

Spruce Swamp Conservation Area offers a rich forest ecosystem, diverse wildlife habitat, and varied scenic beauty that beckons explorers looking to experience a southern New Hampshire treasure.

Public Access

• SELT trailhead at 292 Rt 125, Brentwood, NH
• Fremont trailhead at Andreski Drive, Fremont NH

Allowed Uses

• Hiking
• Wildlife Observation
• Snowshoeing
• Skiing
• Hunting

Funding Partners

This property has been protected with assistance from the NH Department of Environmental Service’s Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund and the NRCS Wetlands Reserve Program. SELT is grateful for the generosity of Donna Garrison and Patricia Kelliher for donating their land in honor of a loved one.