College Pond is a freshwater pond beach in S. Carver, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $8/day MA-plated vehicle, $30/day non-resident (charged seasonally, roughly mid-May–Labor Day)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$8/day MA-plated vehicle, $30/day non-resident (charged seasonally, roughly mid-May–Labor Day)
Public day-use area (picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing) within Myles Standish State Forest, open summers only; grills and a bathhouse on site. Fee follows the forest's general DCR day-use parking schedule.
Common questions
Is College Pond in S. Carver open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at College Pond, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($8/day MA-plated vehicle, $30/day non-resident (charged seasonally, roughly mid-May–Labor Day)). Public day-use area (picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing) within Myles Standish State Forest, open summers only; grills and a bathhouse on site. Fee follows the forest's general DCR day-use parking schedule.
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