We are able to welcome a limited number of non-renters to our waterfront on a day-to-day basis, including the use of the outhouses. Day Users will be charged a fee of $5 per person/$12 per family per day.
- The waterfront is open with lifeguards from the last of week of June through Labor Day weekend from 10:00 to 6:00, 7 days a week
- No swimming is allowed when there is no lifeguard on duty.
- Canoes and kayaks along with paddles/oars and required life jackets can be borrowed during the same hours
Expecting to be a frequent visitor? New in 2025, we are also offering a limited number of Day Use Season Passes. Each season pass is registered to one person over the age of 21, and allows the passholder to bring a number of guests up to the pass limit under the passholder’s supervision for unlimited days during the Summer season. Any additional guests above the season pass limit will be charged ordinary Day Use rate. No more than one vehicle per season pass allowed in camp.
| Day Use Season Pass | |
| 1 person | $75 |
| 2 people | $125 |
| 4 people | $165 |
| 6 people | $200 |
Both Day Use visitors and Day Use Season passholders plus their guests must
- Call or text the Camp Manager (781-961-7007) to confirm availability and for the gate combination the morning of attendance. No calls prior to 8:30 AM please.
- Follow applicable Camp rules and regulations
- those that violate rules are at risk of being barred from the Ponkapoag waterfront or, in the case of a season pass, having their pass revoked