Please feel free to call a ranger with detailed questions at 617-223-8666, or refer to www.bostonislands.com

Q: Where are the bathrooms?

All the boats have adequate bathroom facilities. There are indoor bathrooms with plumbing on Georges and Spectacle island. Lovells, Peddocks, Grape, and Bumpkin Island have recycling portable bathrooms.

Q: Could we bring grills to the islands?

Visitors may bring grills to the islands, as long as they are of quality and relatively easy to carry. However, visitors must remember our carry on/carry off policy: all items brought on the islands must be taken off; this includes any charcoal briquettes, whether new OR used. Georges Island has several stationary grills as well. 

Q: Can we bring our car to the islands?

None of the islands have automobiles; access is by water only. However, there are four peninsula areas accesible by automobile: Deer island, Nut Island, World's End, and Webb Memorial Park. 

Q: May we bring our dog?

Dogs are not allowed at the Islands. However, leashed dogs are allowed at Deer Island, Nut Island, and World's End. 

Q: May we ride bicycles at the islands?

Once again, only Deer Island, Nut Island, and World's End allow bicycles. 

Q: Is alcohol allowed?

Alcohol is prohibited at the Boston harbor islands. 

Q: Where can we dock our private boats?

Private boaters may use the dock at Georges Island on a first come, first serve basis all day. Spectacle Island has a marina which one must call for paid reservations at Grape, Bumpkin, Lovells, and Peddocks Island have docks which allow drop-offs only; visitors must anchor offshore and use dinghies. 

Q: Are there moorings near the Islands?

There are about 30 moorings relatively close to the Boston Harbor Islands. Please call to pay for reservations.  

Q: Are there swimming beaches there?

Spectacle and Lovells Island have lifeguarded swimming beaches. Swimming is only prohibited near the docks and at Hull Gut, but most shorelines have cobbled beaches. Island

Q: Could we have campfires when camping?

Small campfires are allowed below the high tide line.