Georges Island Visitor Center
Visitor Center · Massachusetts ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Boston Harbor Islands State Park (SP) · Open Access
- 9 ft
- Elevation
The Visitor Center on Georges Island occupies a 1906 historic brick building that originally stored and serviced mines for the minefield located in Boston Harbor. The Visitor Center has a ranger-staffed desk, island and harbor information, a short informative movie about Fort Warren, an exhibit on the island's history, and restrooms. All are available during operating hours.
Getting there
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/boha/.
42.31958, -70.92986 · 42°19'10.5"N 70°55'47.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 67 | 76 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 52 | 42 |
| Low °F | 23 | 25 | 31 | 41 | 50 | 60 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 48 | 38 | 29 |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Georges Island Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Georges Island Visitor Center?
- No. Georges Island Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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