Located on a beautiful glacial lake in the 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, close to the Appalachian Trail, the Mohican Outdoor Center is an ideal retreat for groups and families—or anyone interested in hiking, paddling, climbing, and skiing in this unique natural area.
Just a 90-minute drive from New York City and Philadelphia, Mohican Outdoor Center offers city dwellers a convenient base from which to explore this jewel of wilderness. Get away for a long weekend, or bring the entire family for a week long vacation.
Activities
- Family Adventure Camps: A great way for you and your family to explore the outdoors together. Learn more>>
- Hike the Appalachian Trail to Kittatinny Mountain
- Enjoy short hikes to Coppermine Falls and the Delaware River. Learn more>>
- Spot hawks during the annual fall migration, or try to catch glimpses of snakes, turtles, lizards, salamanders and other wildlife year-round. Learn more>>
- Paddle on nearby Catfish Pond—we provide the canoes and kayaks
- Cross-country ski at Blue Mountain Lakes, or downhill ski at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
- Rock climb or ice climb in the Delaware Water Gap
- Learn to ski or rock climb on an AMC Exploration. Learn more>>
- Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts for a volunteer-led "Weekend Getaway." Learn more>>
Highlights - Self-service cabins that include shared bunkrooms, kitchen, and showers. Learn more>>
- Closed-in and remote campsites for individuals and groups. Learn more>>
- Main lodge available for social activities and groups
- Meal service available by prior arrangement
Season - Self-service all year, except by prior arrangement.
Contact
- Reservations and Lodge Office: 908-362-5670, 9AM-5PM, 7 Days a Week
- Mailing Address: Mohican Outdoor Center, 50 Camp Road, Blairstown, NJ 07825-9655
The AMC operates Mohican within the National Recreation Area to help provide quality outdoor programming and access to this important public resource. The AMC offers workshops in the Delaware Water Gap through a partnership with the National Park Service.
