Notable island · Essex, Massachusetts

Pork Island

Pork Island is an island in Essex, Massachusetts.

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Pork Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Pork Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Pork Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.77506, -70.81415. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Pork Island

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Pork Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Pork Island?

    Nearby: First Presbyterian Church (church, 7 km), First Religious Society (attraction, 8 km), Sandy Point State Reservation (sanctuary, 10 km), Crane Beach (beach, 13 km), Hamlin Reservation (sanctuary, 15 km), Bartlett Museum, Inc. (museum, 15 km).

    Is Pork Island worth visiting?

    Pork Island is listed as a notable island in Massachusetts on Spotwander.