State forest in Massachusetts. US
Shawme-Crowell State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in the town of Sandwich in Barnstable County . The forest lost much of its original acreage with the creation of Camp Edwards , which is part of the modern-day Joint Base Cape Cod . The forest is made up of pitch pine and scrub oaks and is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation .[3]
Activities and amenities
The forest's two campgrounds offer more than 280 seasonal camp sites and access to Scusset Beach State Reservation . Over 15 miles of roads and trails are available for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding.[3]
Protected areas of Massachusetts
Wildlife Management Areas Wildlife Sanctuaries
Billingsgate Island
Carr Island
E. Howe Forbush
Egg Rock
Grace A. Robson
J.C. Phillips
Knight
Penikese Island
Ram Island (Mattapoisett)
Ram Island (Salisbury)
Susan B. Minns
Tarpaulin Cove
Watatic Mountain
Black Pond Bog
Boat Meadow
Francis Newhall Woods
Grassy Pond
Greene Swamp
Halfway Pond Island
Hawley Bog
Hockomock Swamp
Hoft Farm
Homer-Watcha
Katama Plains
McElwain-Olsen
Miacomet Moors
Reed Brook
Roger and Virginia Drury
Sandy Neck
David H. Smith Preserve and Fire Trail
Stacy Mountain
Tatkon
Commonwealth of Massachusetts