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Massasoit State Park is a Massachusetts
Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a U.S. state located in the New England region of the Northeastern United States United States. It borders Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north....
 state park
State park

State parks are parks or other protected areas of the United States and in Mexico for an area of land preserved on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, recreation, or other reason, and under the administration of the government of a U.S....
 located in Taunton
Taunton, Massachusetts

Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States. It is the county seat of Bristol County and the hub of the Greater Taunton Area....
 and Lakeville
Lakeville, Massachusetts

Lakeville is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 9,821 at the 2000 census.For geographic and demographic information on the village of North Lakeville, please see the article North Lakeville, Massachusetts....
. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is best known for its parks and parkways, formerly belonging to the Metropolitan District Commission and the Department of Environmental Management ....
 (DCR).








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Massasoit State Park is a Massachusetts
Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a U.S. state located in the New England region of the Northeastern United States United States. It borders Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north....
 state park
State park

State parks are parks or other protected areas of the United States and in Mexico for an area of land preserved on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, recreation, or other reason, and under the administration of the government of a U.S....
 located in Taunton
Taunton, Massachusetts

Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States. It is the county seat of Bristol County and the hub of the Greater Taunton Area....
 and Lakeville
Lakeville, Massachusetts

Lakeville is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 9,821 at the 2000 census.For geographic and demographic information on the village of North Lakeville, please see the article North Lakeville, Massachusetts....
. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is best known for its parks and parkways, formerly belonging to the Metropolitan District Commission and the Department of Environmental Management ....
 (DCR).

Description

Massasoit State Park is a heavily wooded multi-use park principally used for hiking
Hiking

Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often on trail. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous :Category:Hiking organizations worldwide....
, fishing
Fishing

Fishing is the activity of catching fish. Fishing techniques include Fish net, Fish trap, Spearfishing, angling and Gathering seafood by hand. The term fishing may be applied to catching other aquatic animals such as different types of shellfish, squid, octopus, turtles, Edible frog and some edible marine invertebrates....
, and camping
Camping

Camping is an outdoor recreational activity.The participants, known as campers, get away from urban areas, their home region or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or more nights, usually at a campsite....
.

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
Cranberry

Cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines in the genus Vaccinium subgenus Oxycoccos, or in some treatments, in the distinct genus Oxycoccos....
.

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