Myles Standish State Forest

Category: State park

Address: 194 Cranberry Rd, Carver, MA 02330, USA

Phone: +15088662526

Reviews

Paul E Mongillo

Sep 23, 2022

Most horrible camping experience of my more than 50 years of camping across the USA and Canada. The reservation system is so ridiculous with more rules and confusion then the game of Cricket which no one understands. The state employee there to help were rude and lazy. I asked one to help me through the reservation process and she said she had to help other customers. There were none and she visited with a friend outside the office while I struggled with the app on my phone. The cherry on top was Mass state residents paid $17/night while we had to pay $58/night. This of course wasn't disclosed until the end of my 45 minutes of trying to get a reservation on my phone. Never in one single state or province have I been charged more than a resident to camp. If you want to camp and you are not Mass resident go to another state.

Johnson Gary

Sep 23, 2022

This place is very beautiful and fun with a lakes, biking trail, hiking and nice and clean facilities. The best part though is the ranger personals are very awesome and friendly. They are there to help and assist you with smiling faces and good spirits.

Jeremy Cox

Sep 21, 2022

It's a really good for us to go walk around them

Irina

Sep 11, 2022

We enjoyed our weekend camping trip. 17 bucks a night to camp is cheap/affordable.

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Questions & Answers

Can I bring my kayaks? Are all ponds kayakable? Thanks!

Christopher Anderson | Sep 24, 2018
Jennifer Haggerty | Sep 24, 2018

Yes

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If I go to myles standish state park,is there a beach and swimming areas and how much does it cost?

Nicole Griffin | Sep 23, 2020
Cindy Woodcock | Sep 23, 2020

Charge and Fearing pond are the 2 with public parking. The other ponds are for campers only

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How is the water quality in the campground ponds? Lots of rain lately.

Mike Maguire | Sep 24, 2019
IT'S ME VALERIE 2022 | Sep 24, 2019

The water seemed nice and clear for me. I hope you have a great time!

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How much is a tent site

Lea Morgan | Aug 24, 2022
Annette Norton | Aug 24, 2022

$17 for Massachusetts it's $47 out of state

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Do I need to reserve a campsite for the day

Steven Champaigne | Sep 23, 2021
Ashley Eaton | Sep 23, 2021

If you're hiking or swimming in the day use areas, you don't need a campsite. If you are looking to camp, you need to reserve your site online ahead of time!

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cell phone work?

Andressa Paz | Sep 23, 2021
dan deaton | Sep 23, 2021

Yes but it's spotty

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Can I do a day trip and swim

Debra Flynn | Sep 23, 2021
Misty Lane 2 | Sep 23, 2021

Yes most definitely

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Do they allow rvs

Karen Obuchon | Sep 23, 2021
Aysegul Ergin | Sep 23, 2021

Yep a lot of RVs

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can l have 6 people on one site in 2021

Dawn Mendes | Sep 23, 2021
SarahJean | Sep 23, 2021

I copied and pasted this off of the website you must use to make your camping reservations at any/all state forests: Reservation and Occupancy: Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park. Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer or RV, and two vehicles maximum (including tow trailers) per site. I hope this helps you. The website is called reserveamerica.com and then just look up info for Myles Standish

Can you bring blow up floats

MIND'S EYE | Sep 23, 2020
Kevin Alves | Sep 23, 2020

Yes you can! Some spots your not allowed to use them but its posted. Most spots you can!

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Has there been any type of spraying recently to prevent or limit mosquitoes on Myles Standish?

Sabrina Menard | Sep 24, 2019
Patricia Casey | Sep 24, 2019

Yes it was done most recently on August 21 St

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Walk ins welcome correct?

Justin Lawrence | Sep 24, 2019
Z JC | Sep 24, 2019

8 dollars for a day pass

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fishing rentals there

Juan hardwoodfloor | Sep 24, 2019
Ambahhh | Sep 24, 2019

Yup

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I heard there is an Elmo tree. Who or why is it there for?

Cheryl Rowe | Sep 24, 2018
John Bescherer | Sep 24, 2018

The tree with all the Elmos is located off a side trail from the Bentley Loop near Negas Road. Somebody attached forty or more Elmos. No explanation was left. They are showing the effects of a hard winter. Most people like it.

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How are weddings done here

annie smith | Sep 24, 2018
Melissa Guimont | Sep 24, 2018

They don't really have a place to do weddings here..unless you want to take pictures in the forest. There are no buildings for this. Maybe a picnic pavilion, but that's about it.

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How much and how long can u rent a cottage and is there electricity?

Christina Miranda | Sep 24, 2018
Linda | Sep 24, 2018

I think the cottages are privately owned. Don't hurt to ask though.

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Can you have day guests visit?

carla crawford | Aug 24, 2022
Richard Halle | Aug 24, 2022

They are not allowing day visitors this season. If you're going to put 2 cars on your site make sure to register them before you sign in completely.

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Can you have visitors

Carole Messier | Jun 25, 2022
Stephen Thompson | Jun 25, 2022

No visitors as of last week

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What fish are there and is it ok to fish

Larry Barnes | May 26, 2022
M Ferrick | May 26, 2022

Yes Megan is correct. The state stocks Fearing Pond in the spring and fall with Trout.

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When does Myles Standish open for the 2022 camping season?

Marianne Richards | Dec 27, 2021
Robert Blood | Dec 27, 2021

I'm not sure I don't do a lot of camping. It should be on the website.

Can you walk the trails without paying for a campsite?

Jonathan Cappella | Nov 27, 2021
John Archambault | Nov 27, 2021

Yep you have to be careful in hunting season.

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Are dogs allowed??

Michael Messier | Sep 23, 2021
Ruth Kelley | Sep 23, 2021

Yes proof of rabies required.

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Are all the pond's in Myles Standish man made

Corinne Baptista | Sep 23, 2021
Thomas Brodin | Sep 23, 2021

Many of them are kettle ponds formed by glacial recession! Hope this helps :)

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Ice machine on site?

training dog days kbv | Sep 23, 2021
Richard Davenport | Sep 23, 2021

Bring your own ice 😆

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Do the yurts have fridges?

Priscillya Peronel | Sep 23, 2021
dan deaton | Sep 23, 2021

No

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Are the bike trails here paved or dirt? And are there lot of hills or fairly flat?

Lisa Tardiff | Sep 23, 2021
W B | Sep 23, 2021

Miles of wide paved trails with easy hills, some twisty dirt, some sand, no big hills

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Can I rent a cabin

Angie Cordones | Sep 23, 2021
michelle kelly | Sep 23, 2021

No cabins but they have yurts

Can I bring my hammock and my dog

Julissa Sorto | Sep 23, 2021
Lisa | Sep 23, 2021

Yes you can. But there are lots of kids so you have to keep them on a leash.

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Are there electrical outlets in the restrooms?

Dawn Porter | Sep 23, 2021
John Bescherer | Sep 23, 2021

Yes. The bathrooms have outlets.

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Is there a decent whitetail population? Can we shed hunt and van out of states bow hunt there?

jack harkins | Sep 23, 2021
John Frederickson | Sep 23, 2021

Yes there is

Can u camp during winter months ?

Carol Winslow | Sep 23, 2021
Peter Meissner | Sep 23, 2021

No

Is tubing aloud?

Leo Stronach | Sep 23, 2020
Chris Mello | Sep 23, 2020

Not at the public pond

Is there a place to put in a bass boat

Russell Swan | Sep 23, 2020
Cindy Woodcock | Sep 23, 2020

I don't think so

Is there extra parking for a 3rd car anywhere on the campground. Not within the sites but extra parking in a lot of needed?

Shelli-Rose McNamara | Sep 23, 2020
Cindy Woodcock | Sep 23, 2020

Charge pond and Fearing pond both have parking lots but you need to get there early. I believe it's $8 per day

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Are the paved bike paths good enough to skateboard on?

Brenda Charrier | Sep 23, 2020
Alison Fletcher | Sep 23, 2020

The one near the ranger station is in good shape should be ok for skateboarding

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Is there canoe/kayak rental?

Cindy Torres | Sep 23, 2020
Fans of Smash Bros gaming | Sep 23, 2020

Yes

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Are there cabin rentals available now?

Mary Harris | Sep 23, 2020
SarahJean | Sep 23, 2021

Yurts rent out very quickly! You will want to book on reserveamerica.com for Myles Standish Yurts months ahead

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How soon do I have to call to resurve a tent site for weekend Nd what the nightly rates

Vera L G | Sep 23, 2020
Joseph Sablevicius | Sep 23, 2020

https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/myles-standish-state-forest/MA/32614/campsites?lookingFor=2003&pageNumber=0

Are there any sites that have electricity?

Jamie Vaughan | Sep 23, 2020
Grant Geske | Sep 23, 2020

TJ is right with the addition that have added another Yurt. They have a dumping station, but to my knowledge no sites with electrical hook up.

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Is it necessary to make a reservation to stay in Oct? Or can I chance it?

pat lashier | Sep 24, 2019
Rebecca Tobias | Sep 24, 2019

Yes I agree... I'd make a reservation... Otherwise you might not be pleased with the site they pick for you.

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I want to go camping with my parents and some friends. All together, we have six people and two tents which fit 3 people each. But all the tent sites max# of people is 4, and I just need help figuring out what to do, if you could help. Thanks!

allie ulmschneider | Sep 24, 2019
Tammylee Rodriguezroman | Sep 24, 2019

Rent 2 sites if your lucky you could get side by side. Good Luck that place is awesome to go camping. Especially with family and friends.

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Anyway of getting last minute yurt rental

Kathy Weckesser | Sep 24, 2019
Noelle Baum | Sep 24, 2019

Call the park

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Are dogs allowed in the water

rls | Sep 24, 2019
andrei velichko | Sep 24, 2019

Just stay away from public beach

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Can I bring my grill

Lilian Reyes | Sep 24, 2019
JERRY VALADE | Sep 24, 2019

#1 rated camping in the area. Beautiful. Bring what you enjoy

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Can I go fishing

Cian Mulligan | Sep 24, 2019
Arthur Larm | Sep 24, 2019

Yes, you can fish, but as Matt said, a Massachusetts Freshwater Fishing License is required for everyone 15 and older.

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How much is the parking

Nhyaire Goncalves | Sep 24, 2019
kinglygalaxy685 | Sep 24, 2019

It is free parking

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Is there water and electricity hookups for trailers

Diane Souza | Sep 24, 2019
Peter Potvin III | Sep 24, 2019

No

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Do you have water and electricity hookups for trailers

Diane Souza | Sep 24, 2019
michael M | Sep 24, 2019

No

Are there bald eagles living the park?

Tony Burroughs | Sep 24, 2019
Bruce Almighty | Sep 24, 2019

I have been many times and have never seen one or its nest. But that doesn't mean that they don't live there

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Do you have to reserve the area near the pond. I wanted to have a family get together. If not, is there an area I could reserve near the water for a good size group of 20 people?

Marnie Conceicao | Sep 24, 2019
Melissa Ann Converse | Sep 24, 2019

You can reserve it online. I believe it's the Charge Pond pavilion. Charge pond is only for campers so it will be less congested than College Pond

Is it possible to hold a fund raiser walk at one of the trails there?

Steve Parks | Sep 24, 2019
James Hinchey | Sep 24, 2019

That question should be directed to the DCR

Are dogs allowed

Kenneth Cotter | Sep 24, 2018
Jose Miguel | Sep 24, 2018

Yes dogs are allowed but must bring up to date rabies certificate

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Can I camp any where in the woods?

Cameron Mallia | Sep 24, 2018
Marc Ortiz | Sep 24, 2018

No you must make reservations in advance to book a camp site

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Why did the rope swing at Curlew pond get cut down

JIMMY D | Sep 24, 2018
Ernest V | Sep 24, 2018

I think it was for safety reasons

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What pond would be great to take my dogs swimming?

Derek Alden | Sep 24, 2018
Timothy Beaulieu | Sep 24, 2019

You can't bring your dog to swim in Barrett, Charge, Fearing, Curlew, or College pond. Any other pond they're welcome to swim

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Are there still grills on college pond?

Amy Morse | Sep 24, 2018
Aone West | Sep 24, 2018

Yup

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Which ponds are good for swimming

BlockBreak3r9000 | Sep 24, 2018
Josh d | Sep 24, 2018

College pond is open to public with parking I believe

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is there a senor discount im 68 years old for a camp site

ronald mendonca | Sep 24, 2018
Bertha Soares | Sep 24, 2018

Need to ask not sure. But it would be nice

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How much are sites?

Leslie Dunlop Sr | Sep 24, 2018
Nick Costa | Sep 24, 2018

17 for MA residents. 27 for nonresidents

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When the park open for camping?

David Cartagena | Sep 24, 2018
Breena White | Sep 24, 2018

Memorial day weekend to labor day weekend. Curlew pond an Barret pond are closed on labor day. Charge pond is open untile October 15 th.

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Are you allowed to discharge firearms (shooting) in miles standish state forest?

Nerd Elf | Sep 24, 2018
Dave C | Sep 23, 2021

The only ranges may be in the Boy Scout Camp Catchalot, but I'm not sure if they're used. But otherwise you absolutely cannot discharge firearms anywhere in the park {outside of allowed hunting}.

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what kind of public transportation is available

louis fondanova | Sep 24, 2018
Roger Leary | Sep 24, 2018

Yes you could. You could take the commuter rail to Kingston or Plymouth and then Uber to the Forest. I would definitely recommend getting or downloading a good map Before you go. It's easy to get lost in there. Beginners should always start at the ranger station on Cranberry Road

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Are there bike rentals there?

Ernie Tomlinson | Sep 24, 2018
Edward Blackwell | Sep 24, 2018

There are no paths for dirt bikes, motorized vehicles with the exception of snowmobiles are prohibited on any of the paths, trails, and fire roads. Plenty of places to mountain bike but no rentals on site.

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Does the site under pop/up/tent have Electric??

Allison McDonough | Sep 24, 2017
Regina Cox | Sep 24, 2017

No

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What kind of snakes can be found at Myles standing state forest?

Joe Kelly | Sep 24, 2017
Brian Bastarache | Sep 24, 2017

I have found Eastern Hognose Snake, Ribbon Snake, Garter Snake, Smooth Green Snake, Northern Water Snake, Black Racer, and Redbelly Snake.

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