![]() Walk to the closest town beach (1 mile from camp), Breakwater on Cape Cod Bay and check out the tidal flats. It’s all about customer service, she said.Melinda’s Favorite Thing To Do Near the Campground Nussdorfer touted the venue’s unique camp store, which carries a wide selection of camp gear and clothing, and supports Cape artisans with an array of crafts, jewelry and souvenirs.Ī “tidy and clean” campground has been crucial to the success of the venue, as is enhancing the privacy of sites with added bushes and trees. It abuts the Rail Trail for biking and walking enthusiasts, and for art, eateries and commerce, the center of Provincetown is a 20-mile drive. It’s a quick ½-mile walk to the National Seashore Visitor Center, with its summer-long family programming, and only 1.5 miles to Massachusetts Bay beaches. Katie noted that the popularity of camping has increased in recent years as more people “have discovered the joy of camping.” She cited as much as a 70 to 80% camper return rate, year to year.Ītlantic Oaks offers impressive perks for visitors who want to experience the Outer Cape’s iconic terrain. Each camping facility has 100 spots with a mix of sites for RV and tent camping, with full hookups for on-site amenities. The couple also owns the Shady Knoll Campground in Brewster, set in woodsy Mid-Cape terrain. Katie Nussdorfer and her husband Dan co-own Eastham’s Atlantic Oaks Campground. ![]() In addition to its 244 full-hookup RV sites, there are several rental cottages for transient use.ĭemand for spots grew exponentially during COVID, said Fillian, when there were lots of children around, “enjoying the outdoors even in the rain.” Atlantic Oaks is close to Outer Cape sights and the fun of Provincetown. It’s also the only oceanfront RV resort on Cape Cod, with 500 feet of private beach on Nantucket Sound. Residents own their RVs while leasing the property via a seasonal fee.Īn on-site coordinator organizes summer events such as a Beach Olympics weekend or canal cruise for residents. “It’s the market,” said Fillian, referring to the rising demand for semi-permanent locations, open from May through October. Originally a campground with facilities for platform tents, it’s currently morphing into an active seasonal resort, now completely RV-tenanted. This private campground is the only oceanfront RV resort on Cape Cod.Īt the wheel of one of the resort’s golf carts, Karen Fillian, community manager at Sun Retreats RV resort in Dennis Port, indicated points of interest while showing off the spacious private campground, including several new semi-permanent RVs, or park models, many with porches and add-on rooms, ready for their owners. "Camping allows you to put away a lot of technology, unplug and appreciate what’s important,” Brian Purtle, the forest and park supervisor said. Location, location – it’s less than six miles from Scusset Beach State Reservation with its spectacular canal views, and Shawme shares a border with Heritage Museums and Gardens, where activities and programs are just a hike away. Its forest setting contains amenities such as a playground and pavilion. Shawme Crowell State Forest in Sandwich contains 700 wooded acres, 285 camping sites, and more than 15 miles of hiking trails. “People wanted to get out of doors,” he said, “and now there’s a whole new demographic” heading out under the open skies. Eric Levy, the park’s field operations team leader, said that COVID-19 introduced many newcomers to camping. ![]() The Cape Cod Rail Trail intersects at Nickerson, inviting bikers and walkers to explore its 26-mile length. It features eight freshwater kettle ponds that offer swimming, catch-and-release fishing and boating. A variety of terrain and amenities welcomes day-trippers, transient weekenders and longer stays of up to 14 days, for couples, families, scout groups, church organizations and family reunions.Īt 2,000 acres, Nickerson State Park in Brewster is the largest of the Cape’s state campgrounds, with 418 campsites and several yurts. Four state parks offer unique Cape Cod vistas.Ĭape Cod offers camping options at four state parks: Nickerson Shawme Crowell the tent-friendly Wellfleet Hollow Campground and Scusset Beach State Reservation, located at the tip of the Cape Cod Canal in Sandwich. ![]()
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