A pond inside Myles Standish State Forest with a sandy day-use swim area at its southeast end, next to a DCR campground of the same name. It draws both campers staying in the adjacent loops and day visitors who pay to park.
What to expect
Entry fee
Day-use parking fee charged 9am-5:30pm daily, May 23 to September 7: $8 Massachusetts-registered vehicles, $30 non-resident vehicles
Dogs
DCR forest-wide leash rules apply.
Hours
Day-use area accessible during forest hours; fee collected 9am-5:30pm in season
Fishing
Allowed year-round per state regulations
Managed by
Myles Standish State Forest
(508) 866-2526 · WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Picnic area
Picnic tables at the day-use area on the southeast end
Common questions
Is Fearing Pond open to non-campers?
Yes. A day-use area with parking, picnic tables, and a sandy swim spot sits at the pond's southeast end, separate from the campground loops, and a per-vehicle parking fee applies in season.
Is there an entry fee at Fearing Pond?
Yes, Day-use parking fee charged 9am-5:30pm daily, May 23 to September 7: $8 Massachusetts-registered vehicles, $30 non-resident vehicles
Can I bring my dog to Fearing Pond?
DCR forest-wide leash rules apply.