great outdoors, just come on down to Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. At Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area you can see Fort Hill, and while here here do have a look at close by Savin Hill Beach. Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is great
enough to spend more than a day at, Lorraine Park Campground is a great local campground, and from Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area you get a pleasant sight of Camp Hill.
Marriott's Boston Custom House Villas is a good place to get some rest, and Pemberton Hill
is stunning and can be spotted from here. Be careful coming to Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, you might not ever wanna return back home again. If you need a spot to stay Old Edwards Inn and Spa is a magnificent choice, and you are in the neighborhood of Windmill
Point since you're here. I don't want to stop, cause I'm havin' a fine time here at Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There's so much to do here at Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area that you need to camp here for a while, Prospect Lake Park is a nice
place for that, and on a gorgeous day you get a wonderful panorama of Breeds Hill from Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
While you're here at Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area you ought to take a look at Hudsons Point, and an out of the ordinary thing
to go to next to Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is New Charles River Dam. A golf course in the neighborhood of Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is Presidents Golf Course, and getting to Mystic River from Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
is trouble-free. You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun things at Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. A day at L Street Beach right next door to Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is time well spent; why not take a little visit to Millers
River since you're here.
The splendid loveliness of Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is there for you to love. At Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area you find lots of outdoors recreation, so you may have lots of fun.
Boston Harbor Islands National
Recreation Area is a popular destination for the populace of Chelsea. If you're here at Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, do take a journey to Fort Point, and if you're going to from Chelsea, you won't be the only one.
Boston Harbor Islands national park
area includes 30 islands situated within the Greater Boston shoreline. The islands are rich in natural and cultural resources. The 30 islands are managed by a unique, 13 member Partnership which includes the National Park Service and other public and private organizations.
An advisory council provides a mechanism for public involvement. CONTACTS Email - BOHA_Information@nps.gov Fax- 617-223-8671 Write to
Boston Harbor Islands Partnership
408 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 228
Boston, MA 02110-3350 Phone
Visitor Information - 617-223-8666
Project Office - 617-223-8667
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons
During the summer season, the islands are open daily from 9:00 A.M. until
sunset. During the spring and fall the islands are open on the weekends. Special arrangements for school groups are possible for weekdays in spring, summer, and fall seasons. Some sites have additional hours. Getting There
PLANE - Logan International Airport is
on Boston Harbor; watch for a panoranmic view of the islands on take-off and landing. Public transporation connects to the Boston Long Wharf departure point. CAR - Automobile acces is not avaiable to the Boston Harbor Islands. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Passenger ferries
link the islands to the mainland at several locations. The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority connects to the major departure points for the islands. Weather & Climate
Weather is variable, from clear, crisp days to stormy, chilly days. Water breezes make for cooler
ferry rides, requiring jackets or windbreakers. Walking shoes, hats, sunscreen are essential. Accessibility
The islands are not fully accessible for disabled visitors. Ferry vessels are accessible by wheelchair with staff assistance, but getting off the boat onto
the islands may be difficult because of the ramps. Georges Island has some areas that are suitable for wheelchair use. Getting Around
Access is from downtown Boston and also from Hingham, Hull and Quincy on the South Shore. In season, regularly scheduled ferries connect
to Georges Island where water shuttles take visitors to other islands. Private boats may anchor off-shore. FEES/PERMITS
Activity Fee
FERRY FARE
$8 for One Time
Round-trip pasenger fare, including ferry to George's Island and water
shuttle to five other islands. Adults:$8; Seniors: $7; Children (4-12): $6.
Permits
BUMPKIN & GRAPE ISLANDS CAMPING RESERVATION
$6 for One Time
CAMPING
Boston Harbor Islands
The camping season starts in early
May and continues through Columbus Day weekend in October.
Four islands offer primitive camping within sight of downtown Boston. Access is by boat ONLY. Fresh water is not available (campers should bring at least one gallon of water per person, per day). No pets are allowed
on the Boston Harbor Islands.
For More Information on this campground please call 617-223-8666
FACILITIES
Ranger Stations
INFORMATION KIOSK
Phone - 617-223-8666
Location - Long Wharf, Boston (next to ferry ticket
booth)
Available Facilities - Rangers and volunteers provide public information and orientation to the Boston Harbor Islands.
Visitor Centers
NATIONAL PARK AREA DISCOVERY CENTER
Phone - 617-223-8666
Location - Fan Pier, at the United
States Courthouse on South Boston’s waterfront.
Exhibits - Interactive video offers visitors a unique virtual tour of Boston Light and Little Brewster Island, Grape Island and George’s Islands, as well as a soaring trip 'as the gull flies' over all 30 islands in the Park.
(It is is funded by a grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation through the National Park Foundation.)
Available Facilities - A staffed information desk in season. Books and other island-related sales items available. Food service and restrooms also provided.
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