Salisbury Beach State Reservation is a Massachusetts

Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...

 state park

State park

State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...

 located in Salisbury

Salisbury, Massachusetts

Salisbury is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 7,827 at the 2000 census. The community is a popular summer resort beach town situated on the Atlantic Ocean north of Boston on the New Hampshire border....

. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation

Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, situated in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its parks and parkways. As of May 24, 2011 the Commissioner of the DCR is Edward M. Lambert, Jr...

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Description

Salisbury Beach State Reservation is a 521 acres (2.1 km²) park principally used for swimming, boating

Boating

Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...

, and camping

Camping

Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...

. The park's main feature is its 3.8 mile-long beach, one of the most popular in the Commonwealth. A 483-site campground is also available at the park from May to November. The park is run 24 hours a day from Memorial Day to Labor day. The park entrance fee is $9. Season passes are available at the Camp Office. During the summer, it is normal for the park to fill up before noon. The park is run by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Reservations can be made at Reserveamerica.com or by calling toll-free 1-877-422-6762.
The Campground is now open. Park Phone Number is 1-978-462-4481 or 978-462-4482.
Notable wildlife include harbor seal

Harbor Seal

The harbor seal , also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere...

s, which are often found on a jetty

Jetty

A jetty is any of a variety of structures used in river, dock, and maritime works that are generally carried out in pairs from river banks, or in continuation of river channels at their outlets into deep water; or out into docks, and outside their entrances; or for forming basins along the...

 in the fall and winter.

Recreational opportunities

• Beaches
• Boating (all types)
• Boat Ramp
• Camping
• Educational/Interpretive Programs
• Fishing
• Group Day Use
• Hunting (restricted)
• Picnicking
• Restrooms
• Scenic Viewing Area
• Showers
• Swimming
• Trailer/RV Dumping
• Trailer/RV Hook-ups

External links

• Park Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/salb.htm
• Salisbury Beach and Salisbury Beach State Reservation information
• Pictures of a sunrise from the North Jetty, Salisbury Reservation