Mohican Outdoor Center
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is now home to the Appalachian
Mountain Club's southernmost facility. The Mohican Outdoor Center
is nestled between two ridges of the Appalachian Mountains on the banks
of Catfish Pond near Blairstown, with the Appalachian
Trail running just east of the camp. Opportunities abound for
hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, and bird-watching,
as well as for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice-skating in
winter. Recreational and educational programs are available for both
AMC members and non-members, including workshops on birding, backpacking,
leadership training, fitness, writing, mushrooms and astronomy. Mohican
also provides a base of operations for a wide range of trail work projects
carried out by AMC in cooperation with the National Park Service.
Catfish Pond
Once a boy-scout camp, the facility currently has several lodges that can accommodate a range of guests from three to sixteen. Cabins and lodges are open year round — some are winterized and include heat and water. Most cabins have bathrooms with flush toilets and showers, and, if cabin or lodge does not have running water, accommodations are in separate buildings nearby. Group space is also available (by reservation) in the boathouse, which looks over a pristine lake as well as the dining hall. Several campsites are located within the camp, including lake view sites, and private tent sites. Bigger groups can use the large group campsite. Reserving the whole camp is a possibility; this includes all cabins, lodges, private camp sites, dining hall, and boathouse. Great for weddings or reunions!
Consider becoming a member of AMC for a number of benefits including discounted rates, and hundreds of local chapter outdoor recreational programs at little or no cost. For reservations please call 603-466-2727. For information about the camp please call 908-362-5670 or check the website.
Upcoming Events
- June 25-June 27 • BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL MIDWEEK GETAWAY. Enjoy three days geared around Mohican's abundant blueberries! Learn new recipes, compete in games and contests, and, of course, guided hikes along scenic trails! Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $199, $166 member.
- July 9-July 11 • FAMILY ADVENTURE MIDWEEK GETAWAY. Targeted for families with kids ages 6-14 and their parents, there will be multiple things for you to do as a family, crafts, games, nature study, guided hikes, boating, swimming in a lake and folk dancing. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. Kids stay and eat for free! For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $199, $166 member.
- July 19-July 21 • ROCK CLIMBING FOR BEGINNERS. Instruction covers climbing techniques, belaying skills, anchors, rappelling, climbing equipment (including equipment inspections and limitations) and classic top rope setups. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $506, $422 member.
- July 19-July 21 • INTRODUCTION TO GEOCACHING WORKSHOP. Basic instruction in the operation of a GPS unit along with various strategies useful for successfully locating hidden geocaches. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $179, $149 member.
- July 23-July 24 • YOGA AND HIKING MIDWEEK GETAWAY. All levels of hiking and yoga participants welcome. Cost includes lodging, meals, and social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $199, $166 member.
- September 17-September 19 • FALL HAWK WATCH MIDWEEK GETAWAY. Activities include a hike out to Raccoon Ridge, a popular viewing spot along the Kittatinny Ridge, to enjoy this peak time of year to watch the raptors as they migrate south. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $166, $199 member.
- September 20-September 22 • WRITING OUTSIDE YOURSELF. Combine walks outdoors with writing assignments designed to help you use experiences in nature to open your hidden reserves of creativity. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $179, $149 member.
- September 24-September 26 • APPLE FESTIVAL MIDWEEK GETAWAY. Take a trip to a local orchard for apple picking. Learn new recipes for some of the most delicious apple deserts, and participate in the weekends contest's and games. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $199, $166 member.
- September 27-September 29 • FAMILY ADVENTURE GETAWAY. Moderate hiking, kayaking/canoeing in Catfish Pond and other naturalist activities targeted for families with kids ages 5/12 and their parents. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $179/79 kids, $149/59 member.
- October 4-October 6 • WATERCOLOR PAINTING WEEKEND GETAWAY. Artist Will Daskal will lead the class for students of all levels of ability and experience, using his Mastery Learning Model, developing and increasing fundamental painting skills and proper use of the media and materials. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $219, $189 member.
- October 11-October 13 • HIKING AND MUSIC GETAWAY. Hike on various trails around Mohican during the day followed by music-making at night. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $179, $149 member.
- October 16-October 18 • FALL FOLIAGE TOUR GETAWAY. Hike various trails around Mohican that offer amazing views. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $179, $149 member.
- October 25-October 27 • SKETCHING TOUR WEEKEND GETAWAY. Learn about the rich tradition of Landscape Painting in this country, its German roots (the Dusseldorf school) and American Impressionism (Bunker, Dewing, Weir) while celebrating your appreciation of the woods at this Mohican getaway. Cost includes lodging, meals, social hours. For reservations please call 603/466-2727. $179, $149 member.