3.76126 reviewsPrice
$17 - $54/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
400 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$17 - $54/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
400 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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194 Cranberry Road, South Carver, Massachusetts, 02366, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Families chasing a beach-and-forest combo near Boston will get real value here, especially MA residents paying $17/night. Charge Pond loops put you close to sandy swimming beaches, and summer interpretive programs give kids something structured to do.
Cell service is poor enough to be a genuine inconvenience, bathrooms get grimy by mid-summer despite having flush toilets and showers, and a pattern of reviews from campers who felt unwelcome or treated with suspicion by staff suggests visitors who don't fit the local mold may ha
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Rated higher than 8% of graded campgrounds
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Summer delivers the most reliable conditions, with highs in the 75–85°F range and lows in the 50s–60s. The ponds warm enough for swimming, trails stay dry, and campground services run at full capacity. Weekends can get crowded. Fall brings cooler temperatures and changing foliage. Spring sees occasional heavy rains that flood low-lying campsites, so choose higher ground if storms are forecast. Winter temperatures drop below freezing, attracting a smaller crowd of cold-weather campers.
Best season: warm ponds, full services, peak activity and swimming per reviews.
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Myles Standish State Forest offers close to 400 campsites, equestrian camping, and three yurts. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Bathroom facilities with showers and flush toilets are available in all loops. Although there are no hookups, there is a dumping station for RVs. The campground is pet-friendly with restrictions for certain areas (e.g., yurts). Firewood is available for $7 per bundle and can only be purchased by credit card. A pavilion near Charge Pond accommodates 60 vehicles and includes grills and tables.
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