This Fourth of July the Snappy Campers stayed at Dunes Edge Campground in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

As none of has had stayed here before, we chose this locale rather randomly, using Google Maps as our guide.  I must say the randomness of the Universe did not disappoint.  We had a most snappy time!  So snappy, in fact, that I have vowed to return every Independence Day that I am here on Earth.

The five best things about Dunes Edge:

1. It's the campground closest to the action. The town center is about a 10-15 minute walk (with children), with beaches about 2 miles away.
2. It's a hassle-free place to stay.  The people that run the place are nice, accommodating and not over zealous in the rule making department.  You can drink a beer, bring your dog and not be overly concerned if your kids giggle too loudly. 
3. It's a real bargain. At $40 a night (about half the cost of the lowest priced room), you can save your clams to take advantage the seemingly limitless (and not cheap) activities in town.  Also, as you can walk to the center, you save about $10-20 bucks a day in parking fees.
4. It ain't called Dunes Edge for nothin!  It actually is nestled in the pristine sand dunes of Cape Cod.  We watched the Fireworks from atop one of the dunes on the outskirts of the campground. 
5. You can have your cake and eat it, too. With all of the action it has to offer (along with the most diverse group of campers I've ever seen), Dunes Edge is about the most quiet, peaceful and clean campground that I have visited.  They must put a dose of tranquility in the water, because just about every face I saw was stuck in a perpetual smile (even mine!)

That said, there are a few things prospective campers should "know before you go":

1. The sites are smaller than most (especially the tent sites).  We were fortunate to land one of the bigger plots, so all of our snappy gear fit just fine.  If you have a 12 x 12, make sure to let the front desk know when you make your reservations or you might end up sleeping in your car.
2. The showers aren't free. It costs a quarter for a three minute shower (the good news is that the showers are hot, the bathrooms are clean, and I did not have to wait in line once).
3. Recycling is mandatory (this is a good thing).  The bins are located next to the showers and the camp store.  If you are caught violating the recycling edict, you will be asked to leave.
4. Fires are not allowed.  You can, however, pick up a permit and roast marshmallows on the beach to your heart's content. Note that permits must be obtained 3 days ahead of time.
5. Cape Cod traffic does not rock.  Try to come and go on off-peak times.  I used the traffic enhanced VZ Navigator to plan my takeoff and departure times.

Ahh! Only 360 days until I go back again.

Snappy Camper dinner party on site 32 at Dunes Edge Campground