| Cape Cod offers many great campgrounds for | | | | trailers or cabins. Often cabins and cottages are |
| those that seek this less expensive and | | | | grouped together as well. A few campgrounds |
| outdoorsy way of vacationing. Our family camped | | | | allow pets, but some restrict this to off-season |
| on the Cape at Peters Pond Park in Sandwich | | | | periods, and most allow only 1 pet per site. Make |
| most summers, and I can truly say that camping | | | | sure to bring your pet's rabies certificate, as most |
| there was one of the highlights of my childhood. | | | | campgrounds require them now. We highly |
| To this day, Cape Cod is my favorite place on | | | | recommend that you check the rules and |
| earth for a vacation. | | | | limitations thoroughly when you make |
| There are over 20 campgrounds on the Cape, | | | | reservations. |
| some with over 450 campsites, some with less | | | | The cost for camping on Cape Cod, although not |
| than 80. And believe me - this is not your father's | | | | as expensive as hotels, can still add up. Most rates |
| camping! Campgrounds now have many more | | | | include only 2 adults. Even your own children often |
| options than just tent or "pop-up" sites. Many can | | | | add to the daily cost - and - pets, extra vehicles, |
| accommodate RVs and trailers of up to 32 feet, | | | | boats and visitors almost always require extra |
| and most have cabins or cottages, modern | | | | daily fees. Our research showed in-season rates |
| restrooms and even cable television hook-ups. | | | | varying from $33 to $46 per night for a standard |
| Some even have RVs or trailers up to 40 feet | | | | tent site with water and electric service - and |
| on site for rent. Playgrounds and children's | | | | again - almost always this was for 2 adults only. |
| programs abound, as do baseball fields, rec halls, | | | | Off-season rates varied from $18 to $34 a night |
| on site markets, and other amenities. Most | | | | for the same tent site with water and electric for |
| campgrounds are also situated close to, or near | | | | 2 adults. Rate charts on the websites can be a |
| the water - a great convenience for swimming | | | | little confusing, so be sure you get a clear |
| and boating activities. From tennis courts to | | | | explanation of your exact rates before you make |
| musical entertainment to bicycle rentals to | | | | your reservations. |
| internet cyber booths - Cape Cod campgrounds | | | | A lot has changed about camping since my |
| offer activities that were rare years ago. | | | | childhood days on Cape Cod, but a lot of it is still |
| Some campgrounds even cater to the different | | | | the same. You will still find s'mores around a camp |
| desires of today's campers by offering separate | | | | fire, pick-up baseball games, trips to the camp |
| sections for couples seeking a quieter setting, | | | | store for a treat, hikes and long walks, kids |
| group campers such as scouts or churches, RVs | | | | climbing trees, the best tasting breakfast ever |
| trailers-only, as well as traditional family camping | | | | around a picnic table, and loads of memories that |
| sites. Most sites for RVs and large "pull-through" | | | | will last a lifetime. |
| trailers are in separate sections from tents, small | | | | |