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Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Address

State Reservation Road , Salisbury, MA 01952
Directions 

Phone

(978) 462-4481

Online

salisbury.beach@state.ma.us
Self-guided opportunities  Reserve a campsite 
Accessible
Dogs Allowed
Get Directions to Salisbury Beach State Reservation 

Details

Overview

Salisbury Beach overlooks the point at which the Merrimack River feeds the Atlantic Ocean. It's a great place to swim, boat, or camp.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Daily parking fee charged Memorial Day weekend through October 31. Credit and debit accepted for parking fee (no cash).

MA resident  $14

Non-MA resident  $40

Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate

Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks

Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA Residents)

Activities

Children swimming

Swimming

Swim and sunbathe along Salisbury Beach's 3.8-mile coastline.
A couple canoeing across a quiet lake.

Boating

Launch your motorboat, canoe, or kayak from 2 boat ramps on the Merrimack River.
A campsite along a full forest of trees.

Camping

Salisbury Beach offers 484 campsites for tents, trailers, or R.V.

All Activities

  • Boating (motorized)
  • Boating (non-motorized)
  • Educational programs
  • Camping
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding
  • Swimming

Facilities

  • Boardwalk
  • Picnic area - CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19
  • Boat ramp
  • Grilling CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19
  • Pavilion
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic viewing areas
  • Showers
  • Trailer/R.V. dumping - CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19
  • Trailer/R.V. hookup
  • Weddings

Accessibility

  • Accessible beaches
    • Available beach chairs (20 sunbathing wheelchairs, 3 floating wheelchairs)
  • Accessible camping
  • Accessible educational programs - CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19
  • Accessible picnicking - CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Accessible swimming
  • Accessible nature center - CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19

Restrictions

  • No dogs or other pets, with exception of service animals, allowed on beach April 1st to Sept. 15th.
  • No alcohol
  • No littering
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