Myles Standish State Park Campground
Carver, Massachusetts
Address:
194 Cranberry Rd, Carver, MA 02330
Coordinates: 41°50’21.09″N, 70°41’29.24″W
Access: Paved, very easy to navigate on the roads.
Website for official info:
https://www.mass.gov/locations/myles-standish-state-forest
Campground Map – Not available
Pet friendly?: “Pets are permitted at most campgrounds and there is a limit of four pets per campsite. A current rabies certificate must be presented at check-in. Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not permitted in state buildings or when camping in a yurt or cabin.”
Myles Standish State Forest in Massachusetts has it all – 400 campsites on 4 lakes, swimming, boating, 13 miles of hiking trails, 35 miles of horse trails… all the good stuff. Also the most convenient tent camping at a reasonable price to Plymouth (20 minutes away… Howdy Pilgrims) and also pretty close to Cape Cod.
Facilities (campground):
Water: spigots
Facilities (each site):
Campsites – 400 campsites, up to two tents each site or one tent and one pop up camper or RV (yes dump stations, no hookups). Each site has a small fire ring and a picnic table. Closely packed in in places, some on the water
Seasons: Open year round!
Other tips:
- No alcohol is allowed.
- This is part of the Massachusetts pine barrens. It looks pretty darn familiar for South Jersey folk.
Positives – Great central location, lake we were on was nice. Bathrooms and dishwashing station are convient.
Negatives – You have to drive to Massachusetts to camp there.
Nearby trails and things to see:
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