Myles Standish State Forest

Carver

Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views Beach Boat launch

Located in Carver, Myles Standish State Forest is a 400 acre property featuring scenic pond views. The 35 mile trail accommodates hiking, biking, and swimming. There are 35 miles of hiking trails, 15 miles of paved bike paths, and dozens of kettle ponds scattered throughout, several with swimming beaches, plus camping, horseback riding, and hunting in season. Given the sheer size of the property, a map is worth grabbing before you set out -- there is enough here to fill many separate visits without repeating a trail. Also explore Savery Avenue Conservation Area and Cole Conservation Land, other trails in Carver. Try Cole Conservation Land for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

More Info

Town Carver
Managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Size 12,400 acres
Dog-friendly Yes
ADA access Accessible fishing with beach mat at Fearing Pond. Some accessible restrooms. Beach wheelchairs available. Many paved trails are wheelchair-friendly.
Water type Pond
Waterbody Wankinco River (Wareham River watershed)
Cost Day use parking with fees: May 14 - Labor Day. No fee off-season.

Parking

Numerous on-site parking areas.

Facilities

Restrooms, interpretive center, drinking water, bicycle racks, kayak rentals, picnic tables, grills, informational kiosks, trash receptacles, firewood for sale, pavilion, campsites with showers, trailer/RV dumping, geocache locations

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