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Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park welcomes campers to one of many campsites located on Peddocks Island.
Enjoy a night under the stars at Boston Harbor’s second largest island, featuring wooded campsites, miles of trails, and scenic beaches. Campers can reserve a tent site or one of many newly installed yurts featuring bunk beds and electricity.
Peddocks Island can be accessed by park ferry from Hingham or by private boat.
Experience the ultimate urban escape with an overnight camping stay on the Boston Harbor Islands!
Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park welcomes campers to one of many campsites located on Peddocks Island.
2023 camping reservations open on Wednesday, April 19!
Enjoy a night under the stars at Boston Harbor’s second largest island, featuring wooded campsites, miles of trails, and scenic beaches. Campers can reserve a tent site or one of many newly installed yurts featuring bunk beds and electricity.
Peddocks Island can be accessed by park ferry from Hingham or by private boat.
Island Campgrounds
Peddocks Island tent campsites can accommodate up to 4 adults or 2 adults and their dependent children. Group sites are also available and can accommodate up to 30 people.
Yurt campgrounds are also available on Peddocks Island. Yurts accommodate up to 6 people and feature bunk beds and electricity.
All campsites feature composting toilets and picnic tables. Running water and flush toilets are available at the Visitor Center near the ferry dock. Grills and shade shelters are available within close walking distance of most sites.
Resident staff live on the Island during the visiting season and provide Island supervision, emergency communication, park and campground management
Experience the ultimate urban escape with an overnight camping stay on the Boston Harbor Islands!
Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park welcomes campers to one of many campsites located on Peddocks Island.
2023 camping reservations open on Wednesday, April 19!
Enjoy a night under the stars at Boston Harbor’s second largest island, featuring wooded campsites, miles of trails, and scenic beaches. Campers can reserve a tent site or one of many newly installed yurts featuring bunk beds and electricity.
Peddocks Island can be accessed by park ferry from Hingham or by private boat. Island Campgrounds
Peddocks Island tent campsites can accommodate up to 4 adults or 2 adults and their dependent children. Group sites are also available and can accommodate up to 30 people.
Yurt campgrounds are also available on Peddocks Island. Yurts accommodate up to 6 people and feature bunk beds and electricity.
All campsites feature composting toilets and picnic tables. Running water and flush toilets are available at the Visitor Center near the ferry dock. Grills and shade shelters are available within close walking distance of most sites.
Resident staff live on the Island during the visiting season and provide Island supervision, emergency communication, park and campground management
We camped for 2 days on peddocks island, the only thing that is keeping me from giving it a 5 is the bathroom at the top of the hill, in the camping area, has serious ventilation issues, the ammonia build up in the bathroom will burn right through you.
We also had an issue with the locks on one of the yurts, long story short we had two small children locked inside a yurt. The staff had known about the faulty lock previously but nothing was done to repair it until it completely failed. The young staff did not have the collaborative problem solving skills needed to work with the other adults around to solve the problem which led to a lot of unnecessary distress for everyone involved, including the trapped children.
All that aside, everyone is fine and we have a story that will be told for years to come I'm sure.
The yurts were GREAT! This was our first time in the yurts and it was so great, it was peak fly season and it was nice to have a place to retreat to.
There is a fresh water bottle filling station as well so you don't need to haul gallons of water with you if you go.
Dog loves it, it's a nice hidden gem. Great for walking or lounging in or around the water. The view in the summer is stunning.
It's a beautiful nature walk you see birds also bunnies and today was the first time we ever seen deer in there. Beautiful city view from across the water. Beautiful + Peaceful 🐦
Wish I knew about this spot sooner. Nice, shady walking path with multiple cut-through paths to the water. Very picturesque views and plenty of benches and spots to stop and rest if you need to. Also love the drive through town by the water.
