A kettle pond swim area inside Myles Standish State Forest, with a large main parking lot that fills to about 100 vehicles before overflow is directed to the main beach lot.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot unconfirmed fee · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Possibly $8/day MA-registered vehicles, $15/day out-of-state, per a Buzzards Bay Coalition mirror only - not found as its own line item in the official DCR fee-collection schedule PDF (only Fearing Pond, Carver is named); could be free.…
Hours
Facility staffed Mon-Fri 12:30-5pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm (in-season)
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed summer
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Costunconfirmed fee
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Restroom
Bathhouse at the swim beach
Common questions
Does the Town of Plymouth run this pond?
No - despite the Plymouth mailing address, College Pond sits inside Myles Standish State Forest and is DCR-managed; the Town of Plymouth has no jurisdiction here.
Where do I park at College Pond?
Paid lot (unconfirmed fee).
Is there an entry fee at College Pond?
Yes, Possibly $8/day MA-registered vehicles, $15/day out-of-state, per a Buzzards Bay Coalition mirror only - not found as its own line item in the official DCR fee-collection schedule PDF (only Fearing Pond, Carver is named); could be free.…
Can I bring my dog to College Pond?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
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