We recently stayed at Myles Standish State Forest on site J26 in the Barretts Pond loop, and unfortunately, it wasn't quite what we expected. The site itself is situated at the top of a steep hill, which is not ideal if you have a car that sits low to the ground, our vehicle bottomed out trying to park, making it basically unusable for us in that spot. To make matters worse, the path to the site doubles as an access point to another campsite. So even if you could manage to park there, chances are high that your neighbors will end up parking in that same pathway, making it extremely difficult--if not impossible--for you to get to your site conveniently. It definitely felt like the layout of this area wasn't thought through for ease of access. The bathrooms in this loop left a lot to be desired. During our stay, they were extremely dirty and, at one point, there were a few hours without water or electricity. That said, there were a few positives. The small swimming pond in this section of the campground was actually quite charming. It's private to those staying at the loop, which makes it feel peaceful and far less crowded compared to other parts of the forest that have public access. It was nice to be able to relax there without the usual campground chaos. Overall, the serenity of the area was nice, but the site setup, parking issues, and bathroom conditions really took away from the experience. If you're considering this loop, especially site J26, I'd recommend looking into alternative spots within the forest that might be easier to access and are better maintained. I've been coming here for years and have had many experiences both good and bad. Check-in can take awhile, and lines can get long which is brutal in the heat, then your met with some people at the counters with attitudes that leave more to be desired. I'm sure there are better places to camp, but it is a staple. read more

Myles Standish State Forest - Parks Near Me - South Carver, Massachusetts

Wonderful place for dry camping. Sites do not have electric but generators are allowed. There are water spigots every few sites and accessible bathrooms with warm showers. The camping sites are deep in the forest, in fact it's bout 5 miles from the entrance to camping sites. Roads are paved and my own problem is having to constantly contend with bicyclists. (Read up on MA state law regarding bicyclists -- they have more right of way than I thought they did!) Be cautious of Masac. I saw the signs and didn't know what it was until I stumbled across the building one day. Yes, there is a prison facility in these woods!! Maybe that's why they have state park rangers at each camping "gate", and I fully appreciate that! read more

Myles Standish State Forest - 5 miles from gate to site! - Parks Near Me - South Carver, Massachusetts

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Really great place! Private and secluded yet secure. Dogs allowed. Lots of trails, bike paths and a lovely swimming pond. read more

Myles Standish State Forest - The neighborhood - Parks Near Me - South Carver, Massachusetts

Beautiful walking and bike trails nestled between nice towns and restaurants. Good place to camp and explore as well.

Lovely area, ponds are great for swimming, very family friendly. Some campsites are a little dirty with litter. Stayed in curlew pond area - only ONE water spigot at the bathhouse near the basketball courts - maps point to the three others, but they either don't work or don't exist. I recommend staying close to a bathroom as it can be a dark, long walk in the middle of the night. No camp store so bring everything you need, or drive to Plymouth for ice and supplies. Also, SO MANY TICKS ON HIKING TRAILS NOW!!!! We turned around due to heavy ticks. Stay on paved roads and pathways for safety. read more

Myles Standish State Forest - Curlew pond area - Parks Near Me - South Carver, Massachusetts

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We came here during phase 3 of COVID, so things were open, but still needed social distance and masks. We started out going on a hike, we did not have a map so basically walked in one direction and turned around. Lovely trail, near Bentley loop that was not crowded (it was about 8am). Then we decided to head over to the beach, College Pond and it wasn't great. When we got to the parking lot, the guy giving us the low down, did not have a mask on. If he is talking to customers, he should have had a mask. Several people had speakers the size of a large cooler, blaring their music. It was almost like there was a competition for who could play the loudest music. The refreshments stand looked straight out of the 80's, you would have thought I was at camp crystal lake and Jason was going to pop out. I don't know if it was shut down because of the pandemic or if it was an abandon building. Bathrooms were super old, and kinda gross. I can't say we are going to go back anytime soon read more

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This is not a good place if you would like to enjoy some peace and quiet in nature. I was really hoping to have a great nature get away, but unfortunately there were people with generators going all night long despite the quiet hours. Nobody enforced turning off generators or loud music. The bathroom was cleaned minimally once a day and was gross. Lots of people with loud music all day at their sites. No place to buy ice, just wood, so we had to leave and drive 15 minutes each time we needed ice. I also didn't see any sites being cleaned in between uses and there was dog poop in 2 places on one of them. I'm not sure if there just isn't enough staff to maintain the place or if people aren't doing their jobs, but this campground is really not what it used to be. I would much prefer to camp at Nickerson or NH state parks. What a bummer! read more

I came here with my family, we did the blue trail. The path was tight but the views of the lake were nice. We saw lots of animals: birds, frogs, turtle, crayfish, and fish were easy to see in some area where you can walk to the water. I believe you can fish, camp, and swim in certain areas. The kids said it was a easy hike. I did find the path dirty with litter. I brought a bag and gloves and picked it up, as I am starting to see hiking trails riddled with trash lately. In all, it was a nice. I would hike it again if I was in the area. read more

I've been coming to Myles Standish for 40 years. I helped set up the trail system that is now used for horses. It used to be used for dirt bikes. But I doubt I'll come any more as they have raised the non resident price to $54 a night! They will kill the geese that lay the golden eggs! The resident fee is $17. I horse camp in Florida ALL winter and the fee for us there with a barn stall, hot showers and other amenities is $6 a night as non residents! The last few times I camped at Myles Standish it was almost deserted. No wonder! Last year we paid a premium but it was $20 a night less! Why did they raise the prices so high? It appears they do not want out of staters! It's a good thing we don't do this to out of state visitors in NH! read more

We used to camp here every year. It was our camping trip to take our babies. (Now they're ten and thirteen!). We haven't been in a couple years. I made reservations not realizing how inflexible and up tight it has become. What a total shame. Feels like we're checking into jail not camp. I booked for 10 days the 22nd - 1st The plan was the first half with my children on our site. Then when they leave to their other half (we are divorced) on the 28th the second half would be spent with my brother and his wife who would stay on our site. That's 4 ppl in total. I was told no! lol I'd have to call reserve America, cancel the reservation, and reschedule it as two separate reservations. Also, no visitors?! So, when my elderly in-laws want to visit for dinner (which they always do at least once while we're there, we have to tell them no. Even though we are paying for this site??? The worst part is I was told it's because "They're following the rules " They made them up! lol. Excuse me mam..... We've already been to two campground this year and the process was SO much freer and family friendly. Neither were this bizarre. We are actually talking about canceling our reservation and moving to another campground. (Currently looking) Goodbye Myles Standish! Hope you see the error in your ways before you lose your good rep. read more

I have been camping at MSSF for 40 years and love it. This year they added 3 Yurts to Barrett pond, and we camped in Yurt B. Awesome time. MSSF is four distinct camping areas. I think the folks who are giving it 1 star did not know what to expect. Like everything in life DO YOUR HOMEWORK, know what you are getting into. Barrett Pond has the best sites and it is only 2 minutes from the ranger station.. In orderof best to ok, they have Yurt sites (Canvas covered cabin type) w/lights and electricity, water sites, then outside loop sites, and lastly inside loop sites. Go to Reserveamerica.com and view the maps. The outside loop sites are spread out and there is nothing behind you but miles of woods. It's great for kids or dogs to hike around. The beach is good. Pond is small and the kids love to float across on tubes. Bath houses have been some what updated but I would wear flip flops. The inside loops give less privacy Curlew shares the pond with private cabins and has the best pond in my opinion. Make sure you find the peninsula beach and the 2 awesome rope swings. We day tripped from Barretts twice for the Hidden beach and swings. Culew is the closest to Plymouth Via Rocky pond rd My brother goes 2 weeks every year at Ferrings and he loves it. I don't know much about it but have no interest in that one. Charge is the worst. they have six loops around the pond but it is a long long walk to the pond.. The beach is crappy. There was a fire 30 or so years ago so the trees are not as tall as most of the forest and it can get sunny. I have camped there before and will never camp at charge again. It is usually the only one open for Johnny come lately, and there is a reason for that. Remember it's only $12 per night and is State run. No Lifeguards and no drinking, although I saw a few Solo cups around including my site, Private campgrounds cost more and you get more. What I really like is I can go swimming at midnight if I want and I can bring any flotation device. No outside wood due to fear of beetle epidemic, if you pick an outside loop site there is plenty of kindling in the woods. read more

I've camped at Myles Standish State Forest for the past three summers and each year I'm impressed by the cleanliness of the campsites, the maintenance of the trails and the overall feel of such a wonderful place. My friends and I always reserve campsites around Charge Pond, one of the four ponds you can camp at in the forest. The sites themselves are clean, spacious enough for multiple tents, and equipped with a fire pit. You pull your car up directly into the individual sites, so you're not exactly getting a "wow, I'm sleeping in the middle of nowhere" feel, which I personally enjoy. The pond itself is several hundred yards across, has a beach on either side, and makes for great swimming and relaxing. In addition to the swimming and sleeping in tents, there are miles of walking trails, biking trails and equestrian trails. There's a cranberry bog that is open for Parks Department-led tours, and I really enjoyed doing that last year. After browsing the website, I found that the forest is also stocked with game birds for hunting in various seasons. Truly, something for everybody. My yearly trip to this State Forest is one of my favorite things to do. If you want great, Boston-accessible camping, I'd strongly recommend this place. read more

We had a lovely two night stay here Saturday and Sunday night. I was apprehensive after I read some reviews about the site being loud and disgusting, but I found it to be neither of those things. I would say it was similar to our camping experience at Hammonassett State Park in Connecticut. There were mostly families and couples. I personally did not think that the camp sites were too close together, in fact I thought they were more spacious than Hammonassett. There was forest brush between neighboring campsites and ours, so it felt semi-private too. Most campsites had enough room for two cars and two tents in them. The site is sandy and not grassy, and includes a grill and picnic table. It was very clean. We slept pretty well. Outside there were surprisingly few bugs: a few small ants, moths and caterpillers were all we saw. Quiet hours were not strictly enforced, but close enough that it wasn't an issue. It quieted down before midnight each night. I used ear plugs because the birds start singing at 4AM and that was a bigger issue in my opinion. We stayed in Area A of Charge Pond. The pond was beautiful and almost beach like. There were lots of canoes and shady spots. The water was the perfect temperature by late afternoon. It's a really beautiful park and has a calming effect. The park staff is very friendly and we saw them patrol in the morning and evening. There are lots of trails for biking. The campground smelled of pine and campfires, very crisp and clean. At night you see so many stars here! It was beautiful. There were a couple of unpleasantries, but most I've encountered at other campsites: that one tent that you pass that always reeks of pot (thankfully it was not near ours), public bathrooms that smell a bit like pee (though we did see people come to clean the bathrooms, so at least they try here!), and you have to purchase fire wood from headquarters rather than bring it in from outside. The one thing that did annoy me: One of the 3 sinks in the ladies room was out of order, as was one of the 3 showers, and the showers don't drain quickly. Despite this though, I really liked this campsite and overall had a very pleasant stay. We would go back. Some tips: the park is huge, so add 15 minutes to your travel time because headquarters is 15 minutes from the entrance. The showers in Charge Pond have hot water, but the temperature labels are backwards: it goes from hot to cold, not cold to hot. Don't suffer through a cold shower! Remember to look up at night. The stars are really breathtaking here. read more

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dont come here for the trails, they are poorly maintained.

I really wanted to like this place. I really did. Located in Plymouth and Carver, this park is the largest state owned campground in Massachusetts. It has beautiful ponds and miles of hiking trails through a mostly pine forest. So on first glance, it seemed really nice. Then we found our campsite. We pulled into our spot at Curlew pond and were immediately inundated with people. and their kids. and their dogs. The site hadn't been cleaned (bags of something disgusting I didn't recognize were left for our convenience) and provided absolutely no privacy from the screaming and barking of our neighbor campers. Now this isn't my first camping trip. I understand the families like to get out there and have an inexpensive vacation, but come on. There are many campgrounds around the state where a campsite will have at least a small barrier between sites. This is a huge place. How about we spread out a little bit Mr. DCR Commissioner. It was so bad that I thought Chris Hanson was setting me up when a 4 year old girl dropped trow in front of me and began relieving herself. I swear officer I was just here for camping, please don't put me on the list! On the plus side, in the attempt to escape the campground, I took my first trip to see Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower (2), which was fun. We'll come back there someday for boat rides, fried clams and ice cream. I can't see myself returning to Myles Standish until my five kids reach that magical 6 month age. Then, I'm fighting back! read more

Myles Standish is a giant state park with 4 campsite-equipped ponds. We've stayed at Barrett Pond, which is a smaller pond, with better bathrooms, better water supply and easy access to the water. This year, we stayed at Curlew Pond, at the other end of the park. It took 15 minutes of driving to get there, and pretty difficult to find our campsite. Thankfully, it was one of the sites that were actually numbered. The site was a good size, enough for a picnic table, our large tent, the car and room around the fire pit. The site was very clean, though the table was rotting away on one end. We know we're roughing it, though, so we just put a plastic tablecloth over it. First things first, we went to get our drinking water and scope out the bathroom situation. The two bathrooms closest to our site were built in the 60s and not updated. Filled with bugs, rusted toilets and sinks, and surrounded by putrid recycling bins, and have I mentioned the orange water!!! Yes, the water out of both taps that were clearly marked "DRINKING WATER" ran orange, clearly due to the rusty pipes. After a drive down the road, we found a newer facility, with a shower and a stainless steel sink outside. The water there was awesome. Crystal clear and delicious. The shower was pretty decent. The ladies' had hot water, the men's had lukewarm. Benches and hooks were available to keep your things off the floor. However, according to the log, this bathroom was not cleaned the friday and saturday we were there. Probably why there was a poop-smeared toilet the whole time. That was a lovely sight to behold! We visited the beach twice during our long weekend. It was a very small area, with barely any sand. The water though, amazing! The pond was very clean and the water was crystal clear. Kids dominated during the weekend, but it was pretty secluded the first day of our visit. We had one neighbor the first night, but the campsites were filled the rest of the weekend. There is not much privacy between most sites, and you will hear children and dogs, even from across the pond. There has been some flooding recently to some of the roads and paths, but most of the trails, including bridle trails, are open for use and well marked on a map. Outside firewood is not allowed, but you can buy some when you register. $5 for one bundle or 3 bundles for $10. They take credit cards, too, so no need to have cash. Be prepared to wait in line at the campsite HQ though, only one customer allowed in the office at a time! For $12 a night you really can't ask for much. It is a public facility, after all! read more

When I was young, we spent a lot of our summer at Myles Standish. I guess its close to 20 years or so since they stopped allowing alcohol in the state forest. The rangers and state troopers are cracking down on quiet hours and fires must be to a minimum. I have a very large extended family and sadly there aren't many of us that camp here anymore. For hardworking people that want to get there kids into the woods, relax and have a drink, you'll be sadly disappointed when a ranger comes over and confiscates your 6 pack and tells you to put out your camp fire when you're just trying to enjoy the woods with your family... read more

As an avid camper, I was very excited to check out Myles Standish State Forest with a group of friends last summer. We booked our campsite near Charge Pond from a Friday - Monday and unfortunately; it rained 2 out of the 4 days which can really be a disaster when you're "living" outside. After checking in at the rangers station, the drive out to our site was a good 10-15 minutes; easily 5 miles out into the woods. It's such a beautiful state park and I was really impressed with the walking/hiking/biking trails. I was a bit let down when we arrived at our site though; it was very small and mostly dirt with some very small grass patches here and there. We did make do and were able to set up two 10 person tents, one 4 person tent and two EZ up tents. We even nabbed the picnic table from the site across the way, which our friends had booked, so we had extra seating and places to put the grill, food, etc. Our site wasn't far from Charge Pond and we were able to walk down which only took less than 10 minutes. I don't believe they allow dogs down by the ponds, but I did bring my pooch with us and tied her up to a huge log on the ground under a tree while we all went out on our rafts and floated around. My friend and I hopped on our bikes and cruised around a bit of the area, but I know we didn't even touch a small portion of this massive park. We stumbled upon an absolutely beautiful birch tree forest early in the evening, with the sun setting... it was stunning. I certainly cannot wait to reserve another site at Myles Standish for this upcoming camping season and hopefully we will try a new area so we can explore more of this beautiful gift from mother nature. read more

We stayed here last year (Curlew Pond) and enjoyed it so booked again this year, but were a bit disappointed. The pond is great and the fact that you have swimming access directly at your campsite is fantastic. Most of the waterfront sites have a short path down to the pond with a small, sandy, weed free area for swimming. d But here are some of the things that were letdowns: The overcrowding: I could easily hear normal conversation 3 sites away in either direction. In the morning, our neighbors were in and out of their vehicle and it sounded like it was 2 feet away. Not all of the sites are this close, but a lot of the waterfront ones are (we were K34). Lack of signage or maps: You get a map at check-in but it's very general with just roads and ponds. We had no idea where the dishwashing station was, or the nearest bathroom, or the beach or dumpsters. You can view detailed maps online before you go, but that info should be available at the campground at the very least. Bathrooms: Dirty and full of bugs. I know there is only so much the park employees can do, but I saw the same trash on the ground for 2 days. Toilets were left unflushed. I had 3 small children with me and made frequent trips to the bathroom. I repeatedly found unflushed urinals and toilets throughout the day/night. I thought maybe it was a plumbing problem but we had no problems. Again, there's not much the park service can do to educate jerks, but it was a downer. Check-In: Why does this park feel the need to enforce an "Only one person in the office at a time" policy? When we checked in, there were 3 other groups waiting in line. You can hear them check in and then come all the questions about the area, services, policies. When you are in line it's a little annoying, especially when you find out there are 2 employees in the office. They seem to pride themselves on the slow pace. Noise: Maybe it's the pond, but noise seems to carry....especially at quiet hours. At night I got to listen to a movie in someones tent 3 sites away, and sitcoms the next night (and no electricity is available) till I fell asleep around 12:30. There was a group across the pond splitting firewood or breaking pallets till around the same time. In the morning our neighbors decided it would be nice to make kindling wood from their small logs at 6:10 am. And the red squirrels really didn't want anyone to sleep past 6 either. Last year, it was definitely less crowded, we had empty sites on either side of us. This year, on our check out the sign said they had no available sites, so the crowds are not going away. With the exception to the lack of signage, all of my complaints could probably be attributed to the crowdedness. I may try this place again next year, but will probably try a different area than Curlew. read more

What a lovely place to go camping! Tons of trails, really nice lake/beach, bathhouses were alright, and camping spaces were ample. Myles Standish is HUGE - it takes a good 15 minutes to drive from the entrance to the camping area. I think to take full advantage of all the area has to offer it would require camping there several times, a challenge I'm willing to accept. Great camping, would totally recommend to anyone. read more

Arrived late. Big place. Dark and foggy. But when we arrived at our campsite, it was easy to set up our tent, build a fire, and roast some marshmallows for the kids. Fairly quiet near Curlew Pond. There was a hint of highway noise in the distance in the middle of the night, but nothing too obtrusive. The campsites are nicely separated with a separation distance of about 30 feet between tents. I would return here for a few nights camping. Go see the Mayflower II, then camp, and pretend you just got off the boat from Plymouth, England. read more

Just returned from a great weekend in yurt A at Myles Standish. Loved the bunk beds and the great table inside the yurt. Also walking distance to the pond beach was ideal. read more

Myles Standish State Forest - Inside Yurt A - Parks Near Me - South Carver, Massachusetts

Went camping with my 3 year old here for her first time. We loved hiking and fishing! :) read more

Myles Standish State Forest - Parks Near Me - South Carver, Massachusetts

Review is for camping. We booked a campsite for one night in August. Based on reviews, we chose the Curlew Pond area and found a site that looked a little removed from the others on the map. We got there and found it odd that we had to wait in a long line to register even though we had pre-registered (with the extra confirmation piece) online. They had a big sign about only one person allowed inside at a time. That just seemed strange but, no big deal. We got registered then headed off to the campground. The forest looks pretty from the road. Looks like there's lots of bike trails and green spaces, even some small sand dunes mixed in. It was pretty quiet too. Curlew is a good drive away from the main headquarters so it was a nice drive. We got there and it was as far from camping as you could get. Sites were basically on top of each other and it wasn't helped by the fact that people were cramming 2-3 cars and 3-4 giant tents into each site. Add to that the bikes, trailers, portable grills, rafts, and all the other accoutrements that people have with them to entertain themselves in the woods and there was hardly room to move. We found our site had a car, the neighbor's tent, the neighbor's baby, and the neighbor's trash in it. He had run out of room with his three cars and two huge tents in his own site. We bailed. We lost out on $30 and all the time spent packing and driving there. We go camping to get away, enjoy the quiet and the nature and this was a joke. It was too crowded and filthy, loud, you'd hardly know you were supposed to be in nature. Our back yard in the city is quieter and more outdoorsy. The DCR needs to enforce space rules (# tents, cars, people in a site) and maybe be more up front about what you're getting when you come here. read more

If I could I'd give it 0 stars. It was just that bad. Screaming kids at 6:00 AM, barking dogs at all hours of the night, and really small campsites to boot. Will not be going back to this place. If you are looking for Boston accessible camping I recommend Harold Parker in Andover. read more

The campsite was littered with cigarette butts and trash. There was a large group of people (about 8 tents) between 2 camp sites blasting rap music all afternoon into the night i spoke to the ranger about it (the only time i saw him) at around 6pm. At midnight, I packed up my wife, kids and dog and the entire campsite and left . The people in the group were completely drunk, wandering around screaming and shouting, singing and clapping hands and being obnoxious. I brought my 8 year old to the bathrooms, and there were 3 guys from the group that could barely stand up and staring me down. Never saw the ranger after 6 pm. It was a very sketchy situation and took my family out of it. Charge pond area A20. read more

We've pretty much never had a bad experience here. The park rangers are polite and helpful, the camping areas are well maintained, the water is great (we usually stay at Curlew Pond) and rates are very reasonable. Perfect getaway when Boston life is just too busy. read more

Myles Standish State Forest - View of Curlew Pond from our camp site. - Parks Near Me - South Carver, Massachusetts

Camped in Fearing Pond area. Bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. No drainage for the shower in the bathroom, so the floor was covered in urine-tinged shower water with wads of tissue paper floating around. Ants and bugs everywhere feasting on the grossness. Other campers were noisy and not respecting the quiet hours policy, which didn't seem to be enforced. Won't go back. read more

We did a quick hike around the pond in October 2016. It was beautiful, of course. read more

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I can't say enough great things. I have stayed here many times and have been very rarely disappointed. The place is beautiful and the ponds are great! A good idea is to find some of the many sites that are more spaced apart for more privacy. Also the fishing is pretty good. I have only been slightly disappointed when we got there and our slightly was filled with trash, but we asked and they made the site SPOTLESS. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone. read more

Camped at the Fearing Pond area Memorial Day weekend and really enjoyed our time there. The bathroom was reasonably clean for a campground, no complaints. My husband and I took our bikes out on the trails within the state park. Even though the pavement is cracked here and there, we still enjoyed ourselves. The female staff member who checked us in was quick and efficient. She was able to answer all my questions and give us great directions to our site! read more

I love everything about this place, (Mainly because I'd go on weekdays) the campsite, quietness, beautiful pond just a few walks away and clean bathrooms but usually only in the morning. My only disappointment is when I was lost driving back to the campsite for almost three hours with kids in the car (darn gps keeps leading to closed roads). Around 9pm, we finally found a staff to show us back. But while driving back, he was so fast on the pedal that I had to blink at him to slow down on the sandy roads. read more

We've been camping at Myles Standish about 9 years but this may be our last time. It is so dirty! The trash left behind at sites by people who have no regard for anyone else, the filthy ladies' room, etc. It's such a shame. I talked to one of the DCR workers who said they clean the rest rooms every day but come back to find it dirty all over again the next day (i.e., dirty, wet floors -- and not even in the shower area!). The people act like they're at home, yelling and swearing. We had one family behind us and beside us doing just that. Whatever happened to peace and quiet? This state needs to shape up. The parks used to be open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Now, as one reviewer noted, some don't even open until after Memorial and all close before Labor Day! The season here is so short. We need to make the most of it. I can't imagine what out of staters must think of this place. Shame on you, Massachusetts! read more

WONDERFUL BIKE TRAIL!!! make sure to visit the headquarters for additional information on which bike trail best fits your level.

We stayed here for the Fourth of July and it was great! We had a grill on-site, we were right on the lake, and security really did do a few drive-bys to make sure everyone was being quiet and safe. The lake was wonderful, clean and warm, and it was definitely a fun camping experience!! I would definitely go back. read more

I reserved a group lot for 15 people and found out it was 6 small sites side by side. Took me by surprise but we made do. Used one lot for parking 6 cars, one lot for the tents, and one lot for the play area. Was kind of a waste of space and I felt bad but it was a fairly nice park with bath houses and restrooms. Kinda dirty for a restroom but they are tended at least once a day in the morning. Our other alternative would be a bush so i aint complaining. I would go again because its nearby and had a beautiful pond. read more

The rope swing at curlew pond was pretty dangerous, the water is only 2 ft deep where you land. The campsites could've been more private, they are practically next to the road. Also watch out for ticks and chiggers. read more

This was the worst camping experience of my life. On the website it says seculed site but it was far from secluded i was on top of the other campsites. Had children running thru my site and inbetween my tents . Throwing footballs at my tent and sxreaming at all hours of the day and night. Also i guess all fires have to be out by 10pm are you kidding me i didnt know j had a curfew for camping. I will never come back nor recomend this site to anyone. read more

We had a great experience camping here with our families (including young children) and will definitely be back! We were in Loop D (group site- after asking the rangers this made a lot more sense for us rather than renting 2 sites next to each other). The bathrooms were well lit, spacious, and clean (we did go late in the season so I can't speak to busier times of the year). I love how much tree coverage there is and wooded area between sites. There are so many family friendly activities to do within the park (MILES of walking and bike paths, fishing) and we are also excited to check out local attractions next time. The rangers were very friendly and helpful in answering all our questions leading up to and during our stay. Can't wait to come back! read more

Eastern Massachusetts' biggest secret. 20+ square miles of pine forests and ponds. Trails run all over the park. It's impossible to run out of new places to go. With the map from headquarters, two easy to follow trails for hikers are shown-- one around the East Head reservoir right at headquarters; the other being the Bentley Loop starting from a parking lot on Upper College Pond Road. A series of fun bike trails also run from the headquarters. There are four main camping areas. I've stayed in two-- Barrett Pond and Charge Pond. I preferred the Barrett pond area, which seemed like there was more separation between the sites. However, the pond is probably better at Charge for swimming. The day use swimming at College Pond costs $5 but has guards during the summer and changing facilities. read more