Salisbury Beach

Salisbury Beach State Reservation encompasses 521 acres along 3.8 miles of barrier beach at the mouth of the Merrimack River, providing one of Massachusetts' largest camping beaches.

The barrier beach provides habitat for piping plovers and least terns. The salt marsh supports numerous wading birds. Harbor seals haul out on nearshore rocks.

Barrier beach and dune vegetation stabilizes the system. Salt marsh extends along the back barrier.

The barrier beach formed from sediments transported by longshore currents and the Merrimack River.

The exposed coastal location experiences harsh maritime conditions.

Salisbury Beach developed as a resort destination with an extensive amusement area.

The state reservation protects critical coastal habitat while providing extensive camping facilities.

Miles of beach provide swimming and beachcombing. The campground offers 484 sites. The adjacent amusement area provides entertainment.

The campground offers extensive facilities. The beach is accessible from Route 1A.

Shorebird protection measures seasonal beach closures. Dune restoration addresses erosion. Climate adaptation planning considers projected sea level rise.