Camp Kiwanee

Easy Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

Located in Taunton, Camp Kiwanee featuring scenic pond views. This trail system is perfect for hiking. Needles Lodge, the camp headquarters, sits atop a glacial ridge with a commanding view of the pond, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The trails here connect into a longer Native American travel route that historically linked the North River and Taunton River watersheds. Also explore Indian Crossway Conservation Area and Indian Crossway Conservation Area, other trails in Taunton. Try Indian Crossway Conservation Area for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/camp-kiwanee/
campkiwanee.com: https://www.campkiwanee.com/cranberry-cove/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2024-explore-south-shore/
hike.hanson-ma.gov: https://hike.hanson-ma.gov/trails.html

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Town	Hanson
Managed by	Town
Size	64 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	Yes
Difficulty	Easy
Waterbody	Indian Head Brook (North River watershed)
Cost	See website for rental info

Parking

Limited on-site parking at Needles Lodge, at end of Camp Kiwanee Rd

Facilities

Needles Lodge — event space w/ commercial kitchen, restrooms, event hall, sitting rooms, balcony over Maquan Pond

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