Dunes' Edge, you knock my socks off!
Last weekend, 22 Snappy Campers made the annual pilgrimage to Provincetown, Massachusetts (which, coincidentally was the first landing place of the Pilgrims of Mayflower fame; they hit Plymouth Rock SECOND contrary to popular belief-even Schoolhouse Rock got that one wrong). We stayed at Dunes' Edge Campground for the second consecutive year and boy did we have a snappy time!
The best thing about Dune's Edge: location, location, location. Race Point Beach is a mile or so down the road in one direction (Herring Cove is a skosh more) , and Commercial Street is equidistant in the other. Pretty much anything you could want or need is no more than a 30 minute walk or 5 minute car ride away. A cornucopia of Beautiful beaches, biking/hiking trails, amazing boutiques and art galleries, whale watching, fine dining, comedy shows, and very groovy nightclubs are all just a stone's throw away (well, if you have a really good arm). (Note: if you do take the car, be prepared to shell out 15 clams to park it; P-Town offers the very snappy pedicab and Mercedes cab public transportation alternatives). The campground itself is nestled in the dunes, and shaded by a forest of Scrub Pines.
Dunes' Edge has all the amenities you would expect to find, with a friendly and efficient staff. The neighboring campers were a real hoot, making us feel like we were at home in a neighborhood, rather than paying overnight guests sleeping in a sea of strangers. We paid the in-season rate of $40/night for the first 2 people (kiddos are another 5 bucks, big boys 10). One car per site is allowed, but you can bring a second for $14/night with advance notice if space permits. Fires are not allowed (by law), but if you call the National Park Service 3 days ahead of time, you can snag a beach fire permit free of charge. The showers are clean and hot and cost a quarter or 2 to rinse off the dust of the day. If you are a tent camper, make sure to let the staff know the size of your equipment ahead of time. Many of the tent sites were able to more than accommodate the snappy campers' 19' x 19' tent castles, but a few of them were designed more for the 4 person dome variety. Sites 32, 33, 42, 43, 44 & 45 were among the larger plots. Pets are welcome and you can bring the Margaritas, but be prepared to participate in the campground's mandatory recycling program (which, IMHO I think more campgrounds should adopt). The camp store is well stocked, and a large grocery and liquor store are nearby.
As I've said before, P-town is ground zero for all things snappy. And Dunes' Edge is the perfect place for me to lay my (feather boa) hat.
G-Ma relaxing in the mostly shaded site 45 at Dunes Edge Campground
The best thing about Dune's Edge: location, location, location. Race Point Beach is a mile or so down the road in one direction (Herring Cove is a skosh more) , and Commercial Street is equidistant in the other. Pretty much anything you could want or need is no more than a 30 minute walk or 5 minute car ride away. A cornucopia of Beautiful beaches, biking/hiking trails, amazing boutiques and art galleries, whale watching, fine dining, comedy shows, and very groovy nightclubs are all just a stone's throw away (well, if you have a really good arm). (Note: if you do take the car, be prepared to shell out 15 clams to park it; P-Town offers the very snappy pedicab and Mercedes cab public transportation alternatives). The campground itself is nestled in the dunes, and shaded by a forest of Scrub Pines.
Dunes' Edge has all the amenities you would expect to find, with a friendly and efficient staff. The neighboring campers were a real hoot, making us feel like we were at home in a neighborhood, rather than paying overnight guests sleeping in a sea of strangers. We paid the in-season rate of $40/night for the first 2 people (kiddos are another 5 bucks, big boys 10). One car per site is allowed, but you can bring a second for $14/night with advance notice if space permits. Fires are not allowed (by law), but if you call the National Park Service 3 days ahead of time, you can snag a beach fire permit free of charge. The showers are clean and hot and cost a quarter or 2 to rinse off the dust of the day. If you are a tent camper, make sure to let the staff know the size of your equipment ahead of time. Many of the tent sites were able to more than accommodate the snappy campers' 19' x 19' tent castles, but a few of them were designed more for the 4 person dome variety. Sites 32, 33, 42, 43, 44 & 45 were among the larger plots. Pets are welcome and you can bring the Margaritas, but be prepared to participate in the campground's mandatory recycling program (which, IMHO I think more campgrounds should adopt). The camp store is well stocked, and a large grocery and liquor store are nearby.
As I've said before, P-town is ground zero for all things snappy. And Dunes' Edge is the perfect place for me to lay my (feather boa) hat.
G-Ma relaxing in the mostly shaded site 45 at Dunes Edge Campground
Posted by Jennifer at 7/11/2009 4:27 PM 
Categories: Provincetown Camping, Not P-town but still snappy
Tags: Cape Cod Dunes Edge
Categories: Provincetown Camping, Not P-town but still snappy
Tags: Cape Cod Dunes Edge
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