Carver's larger town beach on a 310-acre pond in South Carver, with a sandy swim area next to the boat ramp and a second small sandy patch nearby. The water tests clear year over year, and a resident sticker is the gate for both parking and the boat ramp.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker free with sticker
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Beach sticker season and weekly bacteria testing run Memorial Day to Labor Day
From Memorial DayEntry fee
$10 annual beach sticker required to park; boat launching itself is free but the parking lot requires the sticker
Accessibility
Described as wheelchair accessible in aggregated town-beach summaries; boat ramp itself is not ADA accessible
Lifeguard
No lifeguard on duty
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted at the boat ramp; not confirmed specifically for the swim beach itself
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, ice permitting
Fishing
Allowed year-round per state regulations
Managed by
Town of Carver Board of Health / Permitting Department
(508) 866-3400 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Costfree with stickerStickerCarver resident beach sticker, $10/year
Boat ramp / beach lot, Lakeview Street
Boat ramp / beach lot, Lakeview Street
Costfree with stickerSpacessmall, unpaved lot
Small unpaved parking lot adjacent to the ramp; open to all for launching but sticker required to park
Access points along this beach
Main beach / boat ramp
Paved ramp suitable for trailer boats
Secondary small sandy beach
A smaller sandy area near the main beach, southeast corner of the pond
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Seasonal restrooms present
Common questions
Is Sampsons Pond Beach in Carver open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Do I need a sticker to park at Sampsons Pond Beach?
A $10 annual Carver resident beach sticker is required to park at the lot next to the ramp; launching a boat itself has no separate fee.
Is there a lifeguard at Sampsons Pond?
No lifeguard is posted at the beach.
What rules should I know at Sampsons Pond Beach?
Numerous large rocks in shallow areas of the pond; boaters should use caution. No lifeguard on duty.
Can you swim at Sampsons Pond Beach?
Sampsons Pond Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Sampsons Pond Beach?
Leashed dogs permitted at the boat ramp; not confirmed specifically for the swim beach itself
Is there an entry fee at Sampsons Pond Beach?
Yes, $10 annual beach sticker required to park; boat launching itself is free but the parking lot requires the sticker