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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!

Jerry Katz revealing the undocumented role of Ponkapoag in the history of Independence Day during the July 4th celebration

Camp News:

  • Thanks to Jerry Katz for running the annual July 4th celebration at Ponkapoag Camp this year with many helpers, including Dianna Wilson who started the new tradition of the yearly water balloon fight.
  • The Summer 2025 Ponkapoag Newsletter has been published!
  • Now accepting summer reservations
  • To check cabin availability or to make a reservation, go to the Reservations page.
  • 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.