Massasoit State Park

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Massasoit State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in Taunton and Lakeville. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

Description

Massasoit State Park is a heavily wooded multi-use park principally used for hiking, fishing, and camping.

Features of the park include six lakes and ponds (Lake Rico, Furnace Pond, King's Pond, Middle Pond, Little Bearhole Pond, and Big Bearhole Pond) and numerous cranberry bogs.

The park also offers 126 campsites, most with water and/or electrical hookups.

Recreational Opportunities

Beaches
Boating (non-motorized)
Boat Ramp
Camping
Canoeing
Educational/Interpretive Programs
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting (restricted)
Mountain Biking
Restrooms
Showers
Swimming
Skiing (Cross-Country)
Trailer/RV Dumping
Trailer/RV Hookup
Visitor's Center
Walking Trails

Note: Swimming and shower access is limited to campers only.

External Links

Park Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/mass.htm
Trail Map: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/massasoit600.gif

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