Hangman Island

shoreline with large slate rocks and some patches of tall grass

NPS Photo/ M. Eloshway

A barren rock outcrop with a small pebble beach serves as a resting-place for the gulls, ducks and other seabirds.

 

General Information

Hangman Island of Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is managed by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

 

Visitor Facilities & Services

Hours:
 Access discouraged
Piers/Docks:
 No
Visitor season:
 0
Boat slips:
 0
Visitor staff:
 No
Moorings:
 0
Guided tours:
 No
Park boats:
 None
Lifeguards:
 No
Car access:
 No
Flush toilets:
 No
Campsites:
 0 (capacity ea: 0)
Composting toilets:
 No
Group campsites:
 0 (capacity ea: 0)
Picnic areas:
 No
Camping capacity:
 0
Refreshments:
 No
Cooking grills:
 0
Drinking water:
 No
Walking trails:

No

Visitor Cautions: Rocky, dangerous approach.

 

Natural History Overview

Vegetation

Sumac and other salt-tolerant herbaceous plants can be found on the island.

Wildlife

Please see Animals page for more information.

Geology

The island is composed of low granite and slate outcroppings and fine gravel beach. Rising three feet in elevation, the island is difficult to see at high tide. The island was larger and higher prior to quarrying in the colonial period.

Water Features

No constructed water features.

Views and Vistas

Due to its low elevation, the island is difficult to see from other Harbor Islands or the mainland. The island is located between Wollaston Beach, Squantum, Moon, Long, Rainsford, Peddocks, and Nut islands.

 

Structures

Last updated: November 30, 2023

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

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

Phone:

617 223-8666

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