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Myles Standish State Forest

Address

194 Cranberry Rd., Carver, MA 02330
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Phone

(508) 866-2526
Handicapped Accessible
Dogs Allowed

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Overview

Myles Standish State Forest offers plenty of year-round activities for the entire family. If you’re looking for a place to camp, swim, or explore the outdoors, this southeastern park is for you.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Day use parking at College Pond only.

Daily parking fees:

MA residents $8
Non-MA residents $15

 

Activities

A campsite along a full forest of trees.

Camping

Bring your trailer, R.V. or tent and grab a site near one of four beautiful ponds. On-site parking is also available for most campsites.
Children swimming

Swimming

If you’re visiting for the day, head to College Pond for a swim. Other activities include picnicking, fishing and canoeing.
Two riders on horseback traveling along a path in the woods.

Horseback riding

If you don’t want to leave your horse behind your next camping trip, Charge Pond has an area set aside for horse camping. If you’re looking to ride, Myles Standish offers 35 miles of equestrian trails.
A person walking.

Hiking & walking

Travel deep into the full forest of pine and oak trees along 13 miles of hiking trails.

All Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating (non-motorized)
  • Camping
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Educational programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hunting
  • Sailing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Swimming

Facilities

  • Boat ramp
  • Grills
  • Pavilion
  • Picnic areas
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Trailer/R.V. dumping
  • Visitors center
  • Weddings

Accessibility

  • Accessible beach
    • Available beach wheelchairs
  • Accessible restrooms

Restrictions

  • No off-road vehicles
  • Keep off pond shores where posted
  • No alcohol
  • No littering

More info

Available campground maps

Related Parks

Scusset Beach State Reservation 
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation 
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