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:

• The Winter 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.
• Upcoming Work Parties in 2025
  • Saturday, April 26
  • Sunday, May 4
  • Saturday, June 7
  • Saturday, June 21
  • Sunday, June 22

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.