The SMR Family Campout is back!

Registration is now open for the award-winning South Mountain Reservation Family Campout! This event is run by the volunteers of the South Mountain Conservancy and is co-sponsored with the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

Each year the South Mountain Conservancy opens Summit Field for a weekend of camping, exploration, learning and fun! Families with children 4-11 are invited to join us in the woods for a nature-intensive weekend!

Details & Registration

First timers are welcome!

The South Mountain Conservancy has a limited supply of camping gear available to lend. This year, we're giving priority to our Happy Camper First-Timers—families who are brand new to camping!

If your family is new to camping, please let us know by emailing familycampout@somocon.org so we can plan accordingly and help make your experience a great one.

And don't worry—you won't be on your own! Our friendly volunteers will be available throughout the weekend to help first-time campers set up their campsites, answer questions, and make sure everyone gets off to a great start.

If you've camped with us before, we'll do our best to provide gear if additional items are available after we've assisted our first-time campers.

When: September 19th - 20th, noon to noon!
(Raindate September 26-27)

Where: Summit Field, South Mountain Reservation

Description: The event features field games, guided hikes, nature exploration and fairy house crafts, music, a campfire with s'mores, morning family yoga and a Sunday bagel breakfast. Activities are designed for children ages 4 through 11.

First timers welcome!

Join us!

Details & Registration

Essex County Naturalist David Alexander leading campfire stories at the Spring 2024 Campout.

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