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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Protected park · MA, USA

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area in MA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.

Usual hours

  • Closed through 2026-12-13; reopens 2027-02-14

From 56 published days, 2026-10-19 to 2026-12-13; published by the park.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

  • Camping activity
  • Picnicking activity
  • Tide pooling scenic feature
  • Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
  • Hiking trails trail
  • Fishing water
  • Swimming water

Events

  • Boston Harbor Lighthouse Cruise
  • Stewardship Saturday: Location TBD
  • National Public Lands Day Stewardship Saturday: Location TBD
  • $5 Ferry Weekend
  • Boston Harbor Islands Partnership Meeting

Before you go

Limits
Reservations are required and can made through Reserve America on their website ( https://www.reserveamerica.com/ ) or via phone (877-422-6762)
Limits
Pets are not allowed on any of the islands that are accessed by ferry
Park alert: Contact Us
We continue to experience issues with our phone lines, please contact us via our email address: boha_information@nps.gov
Getting there
There 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.
Weather & when to go
The 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 approximately 5-10 degrees cooler than the mainland, winds of 0-15 knots and waves of 1-3 feet.
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