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Reservations and island group permits are required for Georges, Lovells, Peddocks, Bumpkin, Grape, or Spectacle Islands for groups of 25 or more.
Groups requesting a permit for a group picnic area (unreserved) or camping site during normal park hours, and who do not require special support services may request a Recreational Use Permit form by call Doris Berlo with DCR at 781-740-1605 ext 200.
Any group requesting a private event site, after hours use of non-camping facilities, or any activity requiring oversight and coordination by island-based staff should contact Mary Rickard with Boston Harbor Island Alliance for information on site availability, policies and Special Use Permits at 617-223-8676 or by email.
Camping reservations and permits are required. Call 617-223-8666 for help in selecting an island. To reserve a campsite on Lovells, Peddocks, Bumpkin, or Grape Islands, call toll free 877-422-6762 or log on to www.reserveamerica.com Fees are charged for camping on all islands. See "Costs" on Camping page.
Commercial uses such as filming require permits, call 617-727-7676.
For public tours of the Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, call 617-660-7607.
For more information about Boston Light Station tours, call 617-223-8666.
For information about summer Saturday public tours of Thompson Island, call 617-328-3900 x918.
Special arrangements for school and other educational groups are possible.
Please call:
- 781-740-1605 x205 or 617-223-8668 for school trip information on Bumpkin, Georges, Grape, Peddocks, or Lovells islands.
- 617-223-8668 for school trip information on Little Brewster Island and Boston Light.
- 617-328-3900 for information about school programs on Thompson Island.
- 617-660-7600 for Deer Island educational program information.
Permits are required to conduct scientific research in the park. Go to Park Research (nps.gov) for more information.
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