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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 Dina Zawaski with Boston Harbor Island Alliance for information on site availability, policies and Special Use Permits at 617-223-8040 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, 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 Catherine Lawson with Boston Harbor Island Alliance at 617-223-8672.
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, 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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