|
|
A curious Whitetail Buck watches bikers blending into the woods, just a few yards from our bike path. |
Sweetwater Forest's Memory Garden & the large Play Center were dedicated to David L Klein & his mother, Great Gramma Ann, who founded Sweetwater Forest, and to David L. Klein's wife, Ann Klein who helped set the same high standard we, the current owners and third generation, with our adult children, the fouth generation to follow, continue to honor. Although they are no longer with us physically, "Mom & Dad's" love for Cape Cod, & their goal of creating a quiet, comfortable Campground for all to come and enjoy the Cape remains strong & ongoing by the remaining family & a wonderful staff of local Cape Codders. Some who got to know Cape Cod while Camping at Sweetwater, before they or their families moved to Brewster. The innovative thinking which helped to initially conceive Sweetwater Forest, has and continues to be enjoyed by families who return year after year, and helps Sweetwater Forest remain as one of Cape Cod's finest family campgrounds! |
GRIFFITH'S POND |
CAPE COD'S FAMILY CAMPGROUND SINCE 1958 Rte 124, 676 Harwich Rd, Brewster, MA 02631 (508) 896-3773 FAX (508) 896-2013 CLICK HERE TO EMAIL |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
When not out touring the Cape & Islands, or relaxing in Sweetwater's beautiful surroundings, a well rounded roster of recreational facilities & activities is available to enjoy-without leaving the Forest. |
Recreation at Sweetwater Forest-just for the fun of it! |
Brewster does not permit boat motors over 3HP on lakes & ponds located in the Town. Long Pond's Boat Ramp is just minutes away & since this lake is in both the Towns of Brewster & Harwich there is no restriction on horsepower, making it a water skier & power boater's paradise! There's still plenty to be said for the relaxation of quietly paddling a canoe along our lake. (Only Snow's Pond is pictured here.) |
SCHEDULED ACTIVTIES |
Different types of recreation is available for campers of all ages at Sweetwater Forest. Our Recreational Roster in the box to the left and the many photos on this page, including those taken during Special Weekends, Campers Appreciation Parties, Potluck Dinners, and Field Day Games & Contests, all share a simple, underlying theme-THE JOY OF FAMILY CAMPING FUN! |
Events included
|
Why do we offer recreation at Sweetwater Forest, when there is so much to do in Brewster, and on Cape Cod? In a nutshell, because we've camped with our family for years, and shared Sweetwater Forest with Campers for decades. During those years we learned that what may be exhausting to we adults, may not be so for the kids, or even ourselves-once we've gotten our second wind. While lounging at your camper in the shade after a day at the beach with the kids, perhaps with some window shopping at the many unique stores in Brewster, may sound great, but never seems to be what the kids want to do. To help everyone enjoy camping at Sweetwater Forest we do our best to provide plenty to do, for those of all ages. Above to the left is a list of some of the Recreational Facilities and Activities that are available and frequently offered at Sweetwater Forest. Sure, there is plenty to see, visit, and enjoy as you experience Cape Cod & the Islands, and our classic Cape Cod bayside home-town of Brewster. There, along country roads, and especially Route 6-A are a variety of unique studios, charming plazas featuring distinctive shops, boutiques and galleries, where the outstanding work of the Cape's local artisans is often displayed, showcasing the many different mediums used by artists as they worked to capture the essence of Cape Cod for sharing with you. Scattered along Rte 6-A in Brewster are the studios of Award winning artists and artisans, while others showcase the Fine local art in seemingly never ending mediums A piece is waiting to be found that's sure to be the stunning "must have" piece of your dreams of the Cape. One need not spend thousands to satisfy a need for a piece of Cape Cod to add to their home, or to give as a gift. Price points are as varied as the shops and the items offered for sale in them. Even those who do not usually enjoy shopping fall for Brewster's numerous shops, boutiques and distinctive Cape Cod shopping venues where finding a must have item is second only to the joy of browsing through shop after shop, filled with an abundance of Cape Cod eye candy-and more. Shopping in Brewster can be done going to, or coming from, Brewster's Bay Beaches. Experiencing Brewster is far from limited to shopping along Rte 6-A. Brewster is a dream destination for those who enjoy the outdoors. Whether your prefer to enjoy beaching it, hiking along miles of marked trails in the Punkhorn Parklands, visiting the Brewster Museum of Natural History with its bayside trails, the National Seashore's Visitor's Center, or biking along miles of the paved, Cape Cod Rail Trail. Those who use the Rail Trail often see sights not seen by many, such as Cape Cod's stunning Salt Marshes and Hummocks, and the wondrous ecosystems each is, all easily able to be seen on the Cape Cod Rail Trail where there is much of Cape Cod's natural beauty to see! If golf is your game, the well maintained lush, rolling turf, an artful 18 hole layout, with some challenging greens, and end of game amenities, provide some of the finest 18 hole golf on Cape Cod, with 2 top rated coursed in Brewster to be enjoyed, The Captains Course & Ocean Edge Golf Course. Nature lovers, those with dogs and nearly all who enjoy the outdoors will find Brewster's widely diverse roster of facilities to visit a perfect mix of Cape Cod's natural beauty. The Punkhorn Parklands is a haven for hikers and bicyclists seeking to enjoy the peaceful solitude of the Native Woodlands, while seeing its variable terrain, the scattering of kettle ponds and other lakes and bogs, throughout the 800+ acres Nature Parkland. There are many types of wildlife habitats with more than 45 miles of marked hiking, cycling and equestrian trails which traverse The Punkhorn, along with markers about special sightings to watch for. Quite surprising is the diverse beauty of that individualizes each of Brewster's 9 beautiful Town Beaches based on features exclusive to that particular beach. Seven beautiful distinctive beaches grace the sandy shores of Cape Cod Bay. The Bay beaches, while all possessing characteristics of their own, they all do share the remarkable changes that occur as the tides come in and then go low, at some leaving 2 miles of sand flats to play on- every 6 hours. Many enjoy experiencing the changing the surf to a beach comber's paradise of miles of sand. After you and you're family been out and about enjoying Brewster, and Cape Cod as you want to, relaxing in the shade at Sweetwater Forest may be perfectly enjoyable! When you get your second wind, or if your kids want to keep going, there are plenty of Recreational Activities available at Sweetwater Forest. |
CAPE COD'S FAMILY CAMPGROUND SINCE 1958 Rte 124, 676 Harwich Rd, Brewster, MA 02631 (508) 896-3773 FAX (508) 896-2013 |
CAPE COD'S FAMILY CAMPGROUND SINCE 1958 Rte 124, 676 Harwich Rd, Brewster, MA 02631 (508) 896-3773 FAX (508) 896-2013 reservations@sweetwaterforest.com |
SPECIAL 3 DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS
|
Some of the most enjoyable activities & contests take place at the lake-from a variety of different canoe races, Catch & Release Fishing Derbies, Turtle Watches & Counts, and more! |
Not all the enjoyment at the lake are scheduled activities. Canoe Rentals & Catch & Release fishing offer a unique views of Sweetwater, and the wide variety of fish, turtles, animals and birds who make their homes, for at least part of the year, on Sweetwater's lake, Griffith's Pond. |
ABOUT THE MANY NEARBY ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO ...YET WHY WE OFFER SUCH A VARIED ROSTER OF IN-CAMP RECREATION |
Our Kidz Catch & Release Fishing Derbies are exciting & fun for all. To date the biggest fish ever caught during one of our Catch & Release Derbies was caught by a wily young fisherman. Although the smallest fisherman he caught the largest fish...and, |
com/SweetwaterForestCapeCodFamilyCampground From there you can check out our Trip Advisor Ratings & Reviews. |
Our bike path takes campers to & from camp, by winding through the woods from C-Area to Sweetwater's Entrance Gates & Rte 124, where there's quick access to the 25 miles of biking along the paved Cape Cod Rail Trail! |