A 1,200-acre DCR forest park with six lakes and ponds in East Taunton, offering a family campground, swimming, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, and fishing.
What to expect
Trails
Hiking and mountain-biking trails through the woods and cranberry bogs; mountain biking runs the Five Pond Loop and the Adams Trail.
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
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…
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round, ice permitting
Fishing
Allowed year-round
What's here
On site
Showers
Accessible flush toilets and showers at the campground
Picnic area
Each campsite has a picnic table, charcoal pedestal grill, and fire ring
Common questions
How far ahead do I need to book a campsite?
Reservations can be made up to four months before your arrival date and are required; there is no walk-in camping at Massasoit.
Yes, quiet hours run from 10pm to 7am.
Is there an entry fee at Massasoit State Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Massasoit State Park?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
What rules should I know at Massasoit State Park?
Transporting firewood or wood products into or out of the campground is prohibited statewide for DCR campgrounds.