Curlew Pond Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Carver, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Reservation required No public day-use fee documented, and no legal public parking in-season. DCR's Curlew Pond page states public access is limited to a small cartop boat ramp, and "street parking is available on Curlew Pond Road during the off season, but…
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,…
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Parking
Reservation required
CostNo public day-use fee documented, and no legal public parking in-season. DCR's Curlew Pond page states public access is limited to a small cartop boat ramp, and "street parking is available on Curlew Pond Road during the off season, but…
Slightly less clean-cut than Barretts/Charge (DCR's naming doesn't tag this one "Campers" explicitly), but DCR's own Curlew Pond page says it doesn't clearly guarantee public day-use access and directs inquiries to the DCR office.…
Common questions
Is Curlew Pond 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 Curlew Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Reservation required (No public day-use fee documented, and no legal public parking in-season. DCR's Curlew Pond page states public access is limited to a small cartop boat ramp, and "street parking is available on Curlew Pond Road during the off season, but…). Slightly less clean-cut than Barretts/Charge (DCR's naming doesn't tag this one "Campers" explicitly), but DCR's own Curlew Pond page says it doesn't clearly guarantee public day-use access and directs inquiries to the DCR office.…
Can you swim at Curlew Pond Beach?
Yes. Curlew Pond 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 Curlew Pond 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.…