Fearing Pond Day Use Area is a freshwater pond beach in Carver, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $8/day MA-plated vehicle, $30/day non-resident, charged 9:00am–5:30pm daily, ~May 23–Sept 7
In effect now · free after SepSwimming
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
Paid lot
Cost$8/day MA-plated vehicle, $30/day non-resident, charged 9:00am–5:30pm daily, ~May 23–Sept 7
Public day-use area at the pond's southeast end with a sandy beach, picnic tables, and a car-top boat launch (no gas motors); explicitly named in DCR's official state-park parking fee schedule.
Common questions
Is Fearing Pond Day Use Area 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 Fearing Pond Day Use Area, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($8/day MA-plated vehicle, $30/day non-resident, charged 9:00am–5:30pm daily, ~May 23–Sept 7). Public day-use area at the pond's southeast end with a sandy beach, picnic tables, and a car-top boat launch (no gas motors); explicitly named in DCR's official state-park parking fee schedule.
Can you swim at Fearing Pond Day Use Area?
Yes. Fearing Pond Day Use Area has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Fearing Pond Day Use Area?
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.…