Salisbury Beach State Reservation

About

Salisbury Beach State Reservation sits on 521 acres along the Massachusetts coast at the mouth of the Merrimack River. The campground features 484 campsites, each equipped with water hookups, 20/30/50 amp electrical service, a picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill. Boardwalks provide direct access to a wide sandy ocean beach, while two boat ramps on the river side serve anglers and boaters. Facilities include multiple comfort stations with flush toilets and showers, with the W Street bathhouse being ADA accessible. A camp store and dump station are on-site. The reservation also has a playground and picnic pavilion area. Sites range from 35-40 feet and can accommodate large RVs up to 45 feet. Reservations are required and can be made up to 4 months in advance through ReserveAmerica. No walk-in camping is allowed. Pets are welcome on leash with proof of rabies vaccination, though dogs are prohibited on the beach from April 1 through September 15. Campfires are permitted only in designated fire rings, and firewood must be purchased on-site per Massachusetts regulations.

Directions

From I-95, take exit 88A to Newburyport and follow Route 110 East to Salisbury. Turn left onto Route 1A North, then take the next right onto Beach Road and follow it for 2 miles to the park entrance on the right.