Family Camping Activities for All Ages: Games, Hiking, and Campfire Fun
Explore family camping activities that bring all ages together, from outdoor games and scenic hikes to memorable campfire fun that creates lasting memories.
Shawme-Crowell State Forest is a hidden gem nestled in Sandwich, MA, providing a serene escape into nature while being just minutes away from the vibrant attractions of Cape Cod. This charming campground offers a variety of accommodations, including tent sites and RV parking, making it an ideal destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and history buffs alike.
Visitors can enjoy spacious campsites in a well-maintained environment, complete with clean restrooms and essential amenities to make your stay comfortable. The forest's central location makes it an excellent base for exploring the nearby beaches, historic sites, and charming towns of Cape Cod. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a mix of both, Shawme-Crowell State Forest has something for everyone.
Customer Feedback: "Well maintained, quiet campground. Campsites are spacious. Bathrooms very clean! The location makes it a great place to explore Cape Cod. It's my second year staying here, and I would definitely come back again." - A Satisfied Visitor
Shawme-Crowell State Forest is more than just a camping destination—it's an experience that brings you closer to nature while offering affordable access to some of Massachusetts' most beautiful sights.
Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV camping
RV water hookup
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Basketball court
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Slides
Swings
Tent sites
Camping fee
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Well maintained, quiet campground. Campsites are spacious. Bathrooms very clean! The location makes it a great place to explore Cape Cod. It's my second year staying here, and I would definitely come back again.
Really peaceful and affordable place to camp while exploring this area. There is a playground and bathhouse and it’s just incredibly peaceful. If you’re from out of state it cost like $54 I think, but MA residents pay $17 a night-ish for a campsite, incredibly affordable! Makes a trip to the cape and all the historic site here doable :-)
Great place to bring the family, but be aware there is a lot of poison ivy around the sites. There's also a sign stating there is such thing, but didn't see it until after the fact, sign was somewhat covered. My husband got it on his hands which then ended up on his eyelids (touching face). Check in process was very easy, the staff is very nice and understanding. There's also a little store, but they don't always follow their store hours and the store doesn't carry much, but you can get your bundle of wood there, deodorant, mosquito spray etc. There isn't showers in all the bathrooms, but there's a specific "showers" area. Our kids loved the playground so did we, the playground looked new. There's slides, a little basketball court, restrooms are behind the playground and there's a few sites around/ near the playground. Overall it was a great experience and would definitely come again.
Stayed labor day weekend with our family. The park had alot of great sites, all big and private. We were at B81 which was nice since we were on a little rotary, it was safe for my daughter to ride her scooter around it. We also had a nice dish station by us which not all bathrooms had and no neighbors to our right since it was a corner site. The playground was great and the staff was super friendly. The location is perfect for exploring the Cape. Only downfall is bathrooms. They weren't the best dcr campground bathrooms I've used, old and dirty. But it wasn't the biggest deal. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to going again.
Great site, excellent facilities!, helpful, pleasant, professional staff. Park store wasn't open when I was looking for wood, but local supermarket is very close by.