Moswetuset Hummock is a small wooded knoll on Quincy Bay that was a summer campsite for the Massachusett tribe in the 1600s and gave the tribe, and the state, its name. A quarter-mile gravel loop circles the hummock through oak woods and mossy outcrops with marsh and bay views.
What to expect
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Info kiosk
Interpretive/historic signage on site.
Common questions
Where do I park for Moswetuset Hummock?
There is a small onsite lot at 440 East Squantum Street that can flood after rain; if it is full or wet, Wollaston Beach parking is an easy half-mile walk away.