What are the hours at Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Boston Harbor Islands)

Does Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area open right now?

Q: Is Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Recreation Area · MA

Open

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Type: National Recreation Area
State: MA
Nearest town: Charlestown

About Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

. . . 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.

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Visitor info

AddressBoston Harbor Islands National and State Park, 21 Second Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129

Phone(617) 819-3587

Websitewww.nps.gov/boha/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Boston Harbor Islands

Getting thereThere 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.

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How we read this status

We derive Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.