Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Massachusetts State Park · Essex County

HoursSunrise to sunset
Entrance fee$14–$40 / vehicle
CountyEssex
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water

Salisbury Beach State Reservation entrance fee

$14–$40 per vehicle — Daily parking fee by licence plate: $14 MA, $40 out of state; charged May 23 through October 12.

Salisbury Beach State Reservation hours

Sunrise to sunset

Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Salisbury Beach covers 3.8 miles of coastline where the Merrimack River meets the Atlantic, with a boardwalk and two boat ramps. Swim, fish, launch a canoe or kayak, or pitch a tent or park an RV among 484 campsites.

Things to do

  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⚡ Electric & Water

Camping options

  • Campsites
  • Water & electric sites
  • Group camping

Facility hours

Campground: 5/7/2026 to 11/28/2026 (last night) — 10/22-11/28 Thurs/Fri/Sat only

Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Massachusetts DCR — not the park's own opening hours.

Contact

Phone978-462-4481

AddressState Reservation Road, Salisbury, MA 01952

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