Fearing Pond Campground, near South Carver, Massachusetts, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a touch of comfort. This spot features spacious sites that offer a decent amount of privacy, making it a great place to unwind and connect with nature.

The campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of activities. You’ll find a lovely pond nearby with a small beach area, perfect for swimming or kayaking, and there are beautiful walking trails right outside your campsite. As one happy camper put it, “The pond is walking distance with a little beach area; we would absolutely bring our kayaks next time we visit.”

If you’re into biking or hiking, you’re in luck—there are miles of trails to explore in the surrounding forest. Plus, the area is home to some unique features like cranberry bogs, though they’re not accessible during the late camping season. Just a heads up, cell service can be spotty, so make sure to download maps before you arrive.

While some campers have mentioned that the sites can feel a bit crowded at times, the respectful atmosphere and the natural beauty of the area make it a worthwhile destination. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Fearing Pond Campground has plenty to offer for a memorable outdoor experience.

Four hundred campsites are tucked into the forest or set along the edges of four of the park's many ponds. Miles of hiking, equestrian and bicycle trails lead visitors into the forest and along the ponds for fishing and swimming. This campground is a great home base for exploring nearby historic Plymouth.

**Specific to this facility:**

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED.

Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation.

 

**Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds.**

 

Campsite Fees at Myles Standish State Forest
$17 for MA resident / $54 for non-resident. THERE IS A $4.50 NON-REFUNDABLE TRANSACTION CHARGE FOR EACH RESERVATION MADE. 
 
Charge Pond Horse Loop C: Reserved for horse camping only, has water spigots along the loop and additional spigots at the restroom building. Coggins Test papers and your horse are required at check-in.

Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. PLEASE NOTE THAT FIREWOOD SALES ARE BY CREDIT CARD ONLY. EFFECTIVE 2021, THE COST IS $7 PER BUNDLE.

 

Check-in time is 1:00 to 9:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device.

 

**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.

 

Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund.

 

**Camping with Pets:**

 

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.

Fearing Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

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I love this place.   Been coming here since I was a kid.  Its only gotten better.   Newer amenities.   Clean andre you have many options in regards to Vvollege Pond,  Fairings Pond and more.  Miles of paved bike trails.   Can be a bit congested at times but great place.

Old time favorite!

I personally love this location.  VERY close to an amazing swimming area.  The area where the sites are is a great location.   Of course, certain spots are better than others but nicely spread apart.  I prefer Fairings Pond to Charge Pond.  This is a no brainer for me and my family.  (NOTE:  It's a shame but since COVID-19 Fairings Pond camping sites will not be opening up until 2021)

My personal favorite place to camp

There are 2 Fearing Pond loops at Myles Standish State Forest, the H &amp; I loops. The H loop entrance is closer to the Charge Pond loops and is higher above pond. This loop is better suited to the larger trailers/tents with more space to drive around a loop , but some spots have slopes. The I loop's best feature is a small beach that is easily accessible from all sites. They've done a lot of site restoration and the fact that it didn't open in 2020 helped. In spite of that, many of the sites have awkward approaches and there is a large parking lot closer to the bathroom. There are no hookups, but there is a dump station available. Water is available, but no electric hookups. Fire rings and picnic tables provided.

The forest has miles of biking trails, ponds for swimming, fishing, and boating, and even cranberry bogs to explore (though harvest is late in the camping season and this section is not open at that time).

Cell phone coverage is poor to absent in the forest, so download maps for offline use prior to your arrival.

Plymouth is nearby for a any forgotten provisions and for sightseeing. Erickson's ice cream cafe is near the entrance if you need a treat!

Wooded sites near a pond

No privacy in campsites the place looks like a festival and one bathroom with 2 toilets and 1 shower.  It does have a water spigot neat bathroom as well as dish washing station.  There aren't really any trails unless there paved.  The park ranger liked to bother people for stupid stuff like the base being too loud even through we had just started unpacking.

Didn't like it at all.

This is our favorite spot we’ve stayed in Myles Standish so far. Sites have enough privacy and are great sizes. Bathrooms are very well kept &amp; clean, being sanitized/cleaned at least once per day that I saw. The pond is walking distance with a little beach area, we would absolutely bring our kayaks next time we visit. Beautiful walking trails right outside of the camping area. Neighbors were all very respectful and the entire campground respected quiet hours.


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