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Visiting Mahackeno

Parent/Camper Open Houses
If you are not familiar with the Mahackeno Outdoor Center, please join us for a parent/camper open house. It's a great time to see the property, meet the directors, and ask important questions. Campers can get an early start making new friends! If you are unable to attend on this date and would like to set up a time to visit, please call 226-4221 after May 1st.

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Please use our Sunny Lane entrance.



Prospective Families Visiting Days
Prospective families are invited to come check out Mahackeno after 4:30 pm during the summer session. Visiting during the day is distracting the camp programs.





Driving Directions

Sunny Lane Entrance

From The Merritt Parkway Northbound

  • Exit Parkway at exit 41
  • Turn left at the stop sign at the end of exit ramp
  • Parking lot is at the end of the lane

    From The Merritt Parkway Southbound
  • Exit Parkway at exit 41
  • Turn right at end of exit ramp
  • Proceed to light through Merritt Parkway underpass
  • At light, turn left (in front of the Red Barn)
  • At entrance to Merritt Parkway do not turn left, continue STRAIGHT ahead
  • Parking lot is at the end of the lane

    From I-95 Northbound or Southbound
  • Exit at Exit 17
  • Turn left at the end if exit ramp
  • Proceed approximately 1.5 miles to Post Road (Route 1)
  • Continue straight through light at Post Road approximately 1.5 miles more
    (if you go under the Merritt Parkway, you've gone too far)
  • At Merritt Parkway, turn right (in front of the Red Barn)
  • At entrance to Merritt Parkway do not turn left, continue STRAIGHT ahead
  • Parking lot is at the end of the lane


  • Contact us at: Summer phone: 203.226.4221 / Winter phone: 203.226.8981 ext. 177
     mahackeno@westporty.org