Ponkapoag Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club, Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

Name: Ponkapoag Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club
Address: Pope John Paul II Park Reservation, United States

#4 among attractions in Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

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Ponkapoag Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club

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The Ponkapoag Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club is a camp of the Appalachian Mountain Club located on the eastern shore of Ponkapoag Pond in Randolph, Massachusetts. The camp consists of a collection of 20 cabins, dispersed across a wooded area, that typically sleep 4-6 people. No electricity or potable water is available at the camp; untreated water may be taken from the pond. In the summer the camp also makes available a few tent sites for camping. The camp was established in 1921. ()

Built: 1920 (105 years ago)Coordinates: 42°11'35"N, 71°5'14"W

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Day trips

Ponkapoag Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blue Hills Ski Area, South Shore Plaza, Great Blue Hill, Blue Hills Reservation.

2.2 miNW
Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Ski area
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Shopping, Shopping centre
South Shore Plaza, Braintree
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Hill with a ski area and a stone tower
Great Blue Hill, Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
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Museum, Natural history museum
Blue Hills Reservation, Canton
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3.9 miE
42°11'46"N • 71°0'38"W
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Museum, History museum
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1.1 miNW
Body of water, Lake, Beach
Houghton's Pond, Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
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42°13'52"N • 71°10'38"W
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Bridge
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Tower
Chickatawbut Observation Tower, Quincy
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Specialty museum, Science museum, Museum
Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
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