Thanks Rich,
With only a week (less actually 'cause we can't leave until the afternoon of
the 16th and want to be back on Saturday the 22nd) we don't want to be
driving the whole time, might have to chance it or move further inland where
the temperatures seem to be a tad warmer.

Thanks Richard,
That's one of the reasons we like to travel off-season, less crowding. Two
weeks ahead of Ottawa isn't much of a cushion, can be *very* cold here at
the end of April.
We are west of Ottawa, in Almonte, a pretty little town on the Mississippi,
worth a day's trip, with a really nice restaurant in one of the old mills
that are scattered through town.
Tim.

Thanks Jim,
Exactly the kind of info I was hoping might surface.
Tim

No Bourne is not open all year round anymore. There is currently no Cape Cod
campground open all year. I am unhappy about thi because I like offseason camping.

There is one (can't remember the name; one of the privates around Wellfleet)
which by prior arrangement will let you stay in winter. No facilities except
sewer and electric though in winter, and no bathrooms.

When does Nickerson open?

Several years ago I camped at Sweetwater Forest in February, when they were the
only year-round campground in C.C. They even had self-draining freezeproof water
spigots, as long as you followed their warning to not leave the hose connected
when not in use. It was fun in its own way. I have memories of standing on the
pier in Provincetown, 20 degrees and barely being able to stand up in a 40 mph wind!

April sounds like a great time in the Cape, as long as it isn't raining. The
Cape in summer is miserable unless you just use your bike to get around and
don't try to drive anywhere.

-- David C.

Jim,

Bourne Scenic is not open year round.  The only camp grounds in the
area that are open all year is Shawme Crowell State Forest and Scusset
Beach.

Tim, I live near both campgrounds and they both are great places to
visit.  Yes, the weather can turn and be cold, but it's great here now
with the temps. in the 60's.  Weekend will also be in the 60's.  Don't
let the weather stop up.  Shawme does not have electric or water on
sites.  You can fill your tank from one of several water stations.
Scusset has electric and water at the sites, but I'm not sure when they
turn the water on. Electric is on all year.

Come on up, the weather has been awesome over the last couple of weeks.

Paul

Thanks,
Asbury Park eh? My wife is a huge Springsteen fan, I'm sure I'd be able to
talk her into driving a little further. Can you recommend a nice place to
stay? As you might have guessed we aren't into full service facilities,
state parks are just fine, 'lectric and a nice spot are about all we want.
Tim