A 700-acre pitch pine and scrub oak state forest with a large drive-in campground of roughly 285 sites and over 15 miles of trails, a short drive from Sandwich's beaches and the canal.
What to expect
Trails
15+ miles of trails across the forest easy to moderate · natural
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Managed by
DCR Shawme-Crowell State Forest
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On site
Showers
hot showers in bathhouses
Common questions
How far ahead should I book a site?
New inventory releases daily online, at 8am from April through Labor Day and later in the morning off-season, and same-day bookings are possible up to 2pm on arrival day.
Are there trails at Shawme-Crowell State Forest?
Yes. 15+ miles of trails across the forest. easy to moderate difficulty. Surface: natural.
Is there an entry fee at Shawme-Crowell State Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Shawme-Crowell State Forest?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
What rules should I know at Shawme-Crowell State Forest?
No outside firewood may be brought into the campground (state regulation).