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Camping in Boston Harbor Islands
Camping in Boston Harbor Islands
Camping is available on four of the islands: Grape, Bumpkin, Peddocks (closed 2008) and Lovells. The season runs from late June and ends Labor Day weekend. Reservations are required and can be made online at or call toll-free: 1-877-422-6762. Reservations are not site specific; an island ranger will assign you a campsite or area at check-in. Campers and camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days of occupancy.
Costs
In addition to transportation costs:
A per-night camping fee for a family tent site (1-4 people) is $8 for Massachusetts residents and $10 for non-Massachusetts residents.
A group site is $25 per night for groups of 1 to 25 people. The fee for more than 25 people is $1/person plus a $25 group charge.
What to expect
Limited facilities are provided: composting toilets, picnic tables, and benches. Some islands have trail-side shade shelters. There are no flush toilets, showers, fresh water, electricity or telephones; and no food or camping supply stores on the islands. It is recommended that campers bring one gallon of drinking water per person per day on the island.
There is a carry-in/carry-out policy as trash receptacles are limited. Leave-no-trace camping applies.
On-island rangers are equipped with emergency communications.
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