Barretts Pond Campers Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Carver, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Reservation required No public day-use/parking fee, not on DCR's day-use parking fee schedule. Access is only via a paid campsite reservation in the Barretts Pond camping loop (Area J), ~$17/night MA resident / $54/night non-resident, plus a $4.50…
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Dogs
Not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless posted otherwise. Outside that window and that area a dog on DCR land must be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet,…
Banned now · back September 15Getting in
Parking
Reservation required
CostNo public day-use/parking fee, not on DCR's day-use parking fee schedule. Access is only via a paid campsite reservation in the Barretts Pond camping loop (Area J), ~$17/night MA resident / $54/night non-resident, plus a $4.50…
Confirmed camper-only, not public day-use. DCR's official "Waterfront Services at DCR-Managed Swimming Locations" table labels it "Barretts Pond Campers Beach". DCR consistently distinguishes "Campers Beach" (camper-only) from "Day Use…
Common questions
Is Barretts Pond Campers Beach in Carver open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Barretts Pond Campers Beach, and what does it cost?
Reservation required (No public day-use/parking fee, not on DCR's day-use parking fee schedule. Access is only via a paid campsite reservation in the Barretts Pond camping loop (Area J), ~$17/night MA resident / $54/night non-resident, plus a $4.50…). Confirmed camper-only, not public day-use. DCR's official "Waterfront Services at DCR-Managed Swimming Locations" table labels it "Barretts Pond Campers Beach". DCR consistently distinguishes "Campers Beach" (camper-only) from "Day Use…
Can you swim at Barretts Pond Campers Beach?
Yes. Barretts Pond Campers Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Barretts Pond Campers Beach?
Not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless posted otherwise. Outside that window and that area a dog on DCR land must be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, never unattended or at large, and its waste carried out.…