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Shawme-Crowell State Forest, Sandwich, MA

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Shawme-Crowell State Forest

Camp under pitch pines at the start of Cape Cod and hike or ride horses on more than 15 miles of forest roads and trails.

42 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563 · Sandwich, MA

About Shawme-Crowell State Forest

This 700-acre pitch pine and scrub oak forest sits on the western end of Cape Cod in Sandwich. It has more than 285 wooded campsites plus yurts, and more than 15 miles of trails and roads for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Facilities include a playground, picnic areas, showers and a nature center. Campsites cost $17 a night for Massachusetts residents and $54 for others, and day visitors park at the forest gate.

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    Transit: reachable by public transit

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  • Stay
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    The Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa

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    Transit: reachable by public transit

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  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

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    Transit: reachable by public transit

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