Sweetwater Forest, you sure are sweet!
The snappy campers just returned from a trip to Sweetwater Forest Campground in Brewster, Massachusetts. Nestled in the inner elbow of Cape Cod, Brewster is a rockin' place to spend a snappy weekend in July. A great time was had by all, and the trip deemed a two snaps up success.
What we paid-$32 a night for a no water, no electric site (rate includes 2 adults, 2 children & 2 vehicles). Water was available across the street from our site. All sites in the campground are shaded and private.
Where we stayed-Sites B-26 & B-28. The latter was the larger site, accommodating 2 19' x 19' tents, 2 canopies and 2 cars. The trail to the bathroom (aka 'Comfort Station' ) is directly across from B-26. The in-campground pond, the recreational 'Lodge', camp store and playgrounds were all a short walk.
Plans we made-Sweetwater has a better than average set of amenities. Within the boundaries there is a horse farm (looking only, no touching), a pond (with canoe rentals or byoc), a mini-golf course ($2.50 per person), 5 (yes 5) playgrounds, a lighted basketball court and the ever-popular 'Lodge' (where we had a very snappy time playing pool <.75 per game> and ping pong <.50 for a ball or byoppb>
. The 7 beaches of Brewster are between 1.5-3 miles from the campground, along with several liquor carrying convenience store and the succulent Satucket Farm stand overflowing with fresh fruit and native corn.
Lemonade-<non sequitor inserted for rhyming purposes only.>
Things to know before you go:
Sweetwater Forest Campground is really in the middle of a forest. No lie.
What we paid-$32 a night for a no water, no electric site (rate includes 2 adults, 2 children & 2 vehicles). Water was available across the street from our site. All sites in the campground are shaded and private.
Where we stayed-Sites B-26 & B-28. The latter was the larger site, accommodating 2 19' x 19' tents, 2 canopies and 2 cars. The trail to the bathroom (aka 'Comfort Station' ) is directly across from B-26. The in-campground pond, the recreational 'Lodge', camp store and playgrounds were all a short walk.
Plans we made-Sweetwater has a better than average set of amenities. Within the boundaries there is a horse farm (looking only, no touching), a pond (with canoe rentals or byoc), a mini-golf course ($2.50 per person), 5 (yes 5) playgrounds, a lighted basketball court and the ever-popular 'Lodge' (where we had a very snappy time playing pool <.75 per game> and ping pong <.50 for a ball or byoppb>
. The 7 beaches of Brewster are between 1.5-3 miles from the campground, along with several liquor carrying convenience store and the succulent Satucket Farm stand overflowing with fresh fruit and native corn.Lemonade-<non sequitor inserted for rhyming purposes only.>
Things to know before you go:
- As the campground is located in a forest (and as such, 'foresty'), bring bug spray. You will need it.
- Quiet hours are advertised as beginning at 9 PM (the earliest I have ever heard of). Campers were definitely up well past 9, and without incident, though.
- Keep your fire in your fire ring (which should be common sense, especially in the woods during the dry summer months).
- The upper level of the 'Lodge' is advertised on the website as adults only. The times we vised in the evening, everyone and their second cousin seemed to bring a mini-me with them. This was a little disappointing, as the concept of a game of pool (without diapers, crying and/or Dora) was something we were looking forward to.
- Pets are welcome with proof of vaccination.
- Alcohol is A-ok.
- If your party includes more than 2 adults, the additional fee is $10 per night, per grownup.
All in all, we had one of our best trips ever. The grounds were beautiful, the location near perfect, and the staff was friendly and non-intrusive. Sweetwater Farms has earned this snappy camper's seal of approval.
Sweetwater Forest Campground is really in the middle of a forest. No lie.
Posted by Jennifer at 8/5/2009 2:38 PM 
Categories: Not P-town but still snappy
Tags: Cape Cod Sweetwater Forest Brewster
Categories: Not P-town but still snappy
Tags: Cape Cod Sweetwater Forest Brewster
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