Little Calf Island

looking over a rocky shore to a small rocky outcropping of an island.
View of Little Calf Island from Calf Island.

NPS Photo/R. Vincent

This tiny bedrock outcrop was never inhabited by people, but gulls and cormorants use it for nesting.

 

General Information

Little Calf 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

On-island Circulation: Unimproved trails.

Visitor Cautions: Birds are aggressive during nesting season: visitation is discouraged at nesting time.

 

Short History

This small barren island has no known history of human occupation.

 

Natural History Overview

Vegetation

None.

Wildlife

Please see Animals page for more information.

Geology

The island is a rock outcropping that rises to an elevation of approximately 20 feet.

Water Features

No constructed water features.

Views and Vistas

This barren island is visible from most points in the outer harbor. From the island there are views to surrounding outer harbor islands and inner harbor islands in the distance.

 

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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