• AMC Ponkapoag Camp

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The best of both worlds! Spread along the banks of a 230-acre Ponkapoag Pond in the 7,000-acre DCR Blue Hills Reservation. The camp offers a wilderness experience just 15 minutes from Boston. Here you’ll enjoy a rustic environment, be able to help preserve this critical area, and have the chance to volunteer to keep the Ponkapoag spirit alive!

Camp News:

  • NOTE – Presently accepting mail in reservations for the summer, with priority given to all requests received by April 1rst
  • Upcoming Work Parties:
    • April 6th (Saturday)
    • April 21st (Sunday) Earth Day Celebration, in collaboration with Friends of the Blue Hills
    • May 11th (Saturday)
    • June 9th (Sunday)
    • June 22nd & 23rd (Opening Weekend)
  • To check cabin availability or to make a reservation, go to the Reservations page.
  • The Winter 2024 Ponkapoag Newsletter has been published!
  • Ask the manager about Ponkapoag Merchandise including sweatshirts, hats and coffee mugs.

VISION STATEMENT:

AMC’s Ponkapoag Camp, a purposefully rustic campground located in Greater Boston, will foster a deep connection to nature for the region’s diverse population.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our mission at the AMC Ponkapoag Camp is to create:

  • Direct experiences with nature on a personal level
  • An inclusive community through affordability, outreach and accessibility
  • Environmental stewardship and advocacy for nature generally and the Blue Hills Reservation in particular
  • Connection to and promotion of the values of the AMC

We aim to provide a transformational experience that encourages campers to become volunteers and advocates for themselves, their community, and the natural world.