A child dancing on the beach at dusk
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area · MA
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach of downtown Boston. Youth programs, visitor services, research, wildlife management, and more are coordinated on the park's 34 islands and peninsulas by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesContact Us
Hours Exceptions
NoteWinter
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good4 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available20 activities
Park Name
InfoBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Designation
InfoNational Recreation Area
State(s)
InfoMA
Phone
Info6178193587
BOHA_Information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoBoston Harbor Islands is a Partnership park. Operating hours and seasons vary. Visit bostonharborislands.org to plan your trip.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Georges Island Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Peddocks Island Visitor Center
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Activity: Arts and Culture
InfoAvailable
Activity: Live Music
InfoAvailable
Activity: Boating
InfoAvailable
Activity: Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Backcountry Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Canoe or Kayak Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Fishing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Saltwater Fishing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Food
InfoAvailable
Activity: Dining
InfoAvailable
Activity: Picnicking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Guided Tours
InfoAvailable
Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Hiking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Living History
InfoAvailable
Theme: American Revolution
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Theme: Archeology
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
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Theme: Colonization and Settlement
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Theme: Enslavement
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Theme: Forts
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Theme: Incarceration
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Theme: Industry
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoThe Boston Harbor Islands have a humid maritime climate characterized by slightly cooler temperatures than the mainland, so dress in layers. Typical summer conditions feature air temperatures approxim
Getting There
InfoThere are many ways to enjoy Boston Harbor Islands and many ways to get there. For more information on how to get to the park by ferry, car, or private boat, please visit www.bostonharborislands.org.
GPS Coordinates
Info42.3091° N, -70.9394° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website