Shawme-Crowell State Forest

Massachusetts State Forest · Barnstable County

HoursDawn to dusk
CountyBarnstable
CampingYes

Shawme-Crowell State Forest hours

Dawn to dusk

Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Shawme-Crowell State Forest

Pitch pine and scrub oak fill 700 acres in Sandwich, crossed by over 15 miles of hiking and riding paths. Explore on foot or horseback, then stay at one of 285-plus campsites or a yurt.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🐎 Equestrian

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

Camping options

  • Campsites
  • Group camping
  • Yurts

Facility hours

Campground office: Sunday - Saturday: 8:00 am-10:00 pm

Campground: 5/7/2026 to 11/21/2026 (last night) — 10/29-11/21 Thurs/Fri/Sat only

Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Massachusetts DCR — not the park's own opening hours.

Contact

Phone508-888-0351

Address42 Main St., Sandwich, MA 02563

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