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    Salisbury Beach State Reservation anchors the camping landscape in northeastern Massachusetts, providing oceanfront sites with water and electric hookups. The coastal region includes several established campgrounds within a 15-mile radius, including Beach Rose RV Park and The Pines Camping Area in Salisbury, plus nearby options in Hampton Falls and South Hampton, New Hampshire. Most facilities accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several offering full hookups for larger rigs. Cabins are available at Wakeda Campground and Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, providing alternatives for visitors without camping equipment.

    Camping season in the Salisbury area typically runs from early May through mid-October, with most campgrounds closing after Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when beachfront sites fill quickly. "The campground is probably full in the summer. Most of the sites are wide open so getting satellite is possible," noted one visitor about Salisbury Beach State Reservation. Waterfront sites command premium prices, with state park rates around $47 per night for partial hookups. Private campgrounds offer more amenities but often feature tighter spacing between sites. Many campgrounds prohibit alcohol consumption, particularly at state-operated facilities, while private campgrounds generally allow it with reasonable behavior.

    The proximity to beaches represents the primary draw for campers in the Salisbury area. Salisbury Beach State Reservation provides direct beach access, while other campgrounds are within walking or biking distance of the shore. One camper mentioned, "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach." Sites throughout the region offer varying degrees of privacy, with most beachside locations featuring open layouts with minimal separation between neighbors. Inland options like Lorraine Park Campground at Harold Parker State Forest provide more wooded settings with greater site separation. The region's campgrounds generally receive positive reviews for cleanliness and maintenance, though bathhouse quality varies considerably between locations. Swimming opportunities exist both at ocean beaches and at ponds within some of the inland state forests, providing diverse water recreation options.

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      1. Salisbury Beach State Reservation

      4.2(27)2mi from Salisbury451 sitesRVs, Tents

      "The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40’ electrical cord."

      "However, you can’t beat the location and it’s a great place to go with a group."

      from $28 - $38 / night

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      2. Wakeda Campground, LLC

      4.5(17)8mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them."

      "Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues."

      from $48 - $97 / night

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      3. Beach Rose RV Park

      4.2(14)0mi from SalisburyRVs

      "Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."

      "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach. We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it and it was fine."

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      4. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

      3.0(15)7mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."

      "We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"

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      5. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

      4.5(11)10mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "So clean, friendly staff and plenty to do here or close by. Minutes away from some very nice beaches"

      "Their location is close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance."

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      6. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

      4.5(35)20mi from Salisbury86 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "north of Boston and <5 miles from the interstate, Lorraine Park campground at Harold Parker State Forest provides ample on-site activities and also serves as a jumping off point for exploring the Massachusetts"

      "You could be tucked away from everyone or closer together depending on the site you choose but they are all pretty decent in size. All sites have water which is a plus."

      from $17 - $45 / night

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      7. Hampton Beach State Park Campground

      3.9(8)4mi from Salisbury29 sitesRVs

      "Hampton Beach SP is a small beachside campground for self-contained RVs only; if you’re in a tent, you may want to look south to Salisbury SP just a few miles across the border into MA."

      "One side of the campground is bordered by an inlet that fishing boats use to head out from the harbor. Another side is sand dunes, that are the south end of Hampton beach."

      from $70 / night

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      8. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

      4.2(45)23mi from Salisbury189 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Much of the lake is better suited to paddle craft rather than motor boats due to it's shallow nature and rocks. The an expansive beach as well, a camp store and boat rentals."

      "We were caught off guard by how far we had to drive from the entrance into the park to reach out campsite, but that was great - far away from the road."

      from $35 - $140 / night

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      9. Cape Ann Camp Site

      4.1(17)16mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Perfect location with access to Rockport - a beautiful place to visit, shop, eat & a great little trail with great views Beach down the street was big, beautiful and low tide was unexpected as you"

      "Beautiful campsite, nice sized sites surrounded by trees so it felt pretty private. Bathrooms and showers well maintained, 25 cents for 5 minute shower."

      from $36 - $44 / night

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      10. The Pines Camping Area

      4.0(4)1mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "There’s not much around here to do, but for us we enjoyed the calmness."

      from $35 - $46 / night

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    • gary C.
      Sep. 22, 2026

      Winter Island Park

      Good view

      Best part of our Salem trip by far. We spent Sunday evening out here after walking around downtown and this was a completely different experience. Kids loved the playground and just running around exploring the beach and rocks. Way more interesting than the shops.

      Quiet, actual waterfront, old fort and lighthouse right there. The young lady in the office was really nice and super helpful too.

      A couple things to know: the RV field spots are really close together. Like 15-20 feet from my trailer to the neighbor. In my opinion the parking lot spots with the ocean view are better. And when they warn you about the raccoons, they’re not joking. They shredded my trash.

      If you’re in Salem with kids, still worth coming out here. This is the part they’ll remember.

    • jThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 22, 2026

      York Beach Camper Park

      Cozy and clean

      Get a site in the back with the trees if possible. They are much bigger sites and more secluded. Cash only ($61) but there is an ATM in the office. The manager was very helpful giving me a local map and telling me the sites to see. She recommended a few restaurants for great food.

    • DThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 19, 2026

      Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

      Lorraine Campground

      What a gem of a campground. The park staff are very helpful and friendly. The facilities: bathrooms, showers, dump station and trash receptacles are spotless. They offer nature oriented fun activities for all ages! And they even have playgrounds for the littles to play on. The sites are are mixed use, offering tent only, RV with electric, and group sites. They also have yurts that can rented, which come with a full size bed and bunk beds.

    • Kathy L.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 17, 2026

      Hemlock Grove Campground

      Love!

      LOVE this campground. Beautiful grounds with campsites nestled in a hemlock pine forest with lots of forest all around. So peaceful. Full hookup. Nearby Kennebunk and Kennebunk Port. No hiking trail on the grounds but many a short drive away. Pickleball and disc golf nearby. Only bummer was we wish we stayed longer. We would love to return for a week or more!

    • E
      Sep. 16, 2026

      Berry's Grove Campground

      Campground good -Management Bad

      This RV park was a small little park with a little lake to fish and swim (if you're brave enough) Overall had a pleasant experience until 2 weeks after we had left.

      After paying and calling to ensure we were all squared away before leaving with a good to go and a zero-dollar balance, we left. 2 weeks later they charged my card again without letting me know.  I figured it must have been a mistake since I had the paperwork with a zero-dollar balance AND I called to ensure we were all set.   

      Turns out it was purposeful- management decided that there was an additional admin fee after I had left the property.  Note that this was not anything to do with any mess or damage left behind -That I could completely understand but this was a random additional charge. They went ahead and charged without any warning and with no real explanation. 

      I stayed here for 2 months and the first month had no such issues and no additional payments due.

      If you stay here- be aware that they can charge your card EVEN IF you call and make sure you are all set AND have proof of a zero dollar balance. 

      They will say its in the contract and while there is an admin fee section in the contract- it does not state anywhere that it will be charged later, not included in your original bill or anything that would make charging your card randomly acceptable - especially with a zero dollar balance.

      I'm not sure how many times they do this to people but the charge was on the smaller side, so they probably get away with this A LOT.

    • R
      Sep. 14, 2026

      Berry's Grove Campground

      Dimension To The Trip

      We brought the boat along and having water access added an entirely different dimension to the trip. Instead of loading everything into the truck and driving somewhere for the day, we could make being on the water part of the camping experience itself.

    • Cynthia M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 13, 2026

      Great Meadow Campground

      Great seasonal campground

      This is our 2nd year as seasonal campers and it is wonderful. The seasons sites are very spacious and most have plenty of shade/sun. The transient site are not as spacious but have grassy areas and plenty of sun. There are no tent sites at this time

    • Sam W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 11, 2026

      Wompatuck State Park Campground

      Safe and quiet

      I always find this is a good spot to have a few quiet nights. Can set up a fire an lf just relax. There are bathrooms with showers but byob bath stuff

    Guide to Salisbury

    Situated along the northeastern Massachusetts coastline, the Salisbury area experiences mild summers with average temperatures of 70-80°F and coastal breezes. The camping landscape around Salisbury includes options ranging from oceanfront locations to inland wooded sites with varying levels of tree cover. Camping near Salisbury provides access to diverse water bodies including the Atlantic Ocean, Hampton River, and inland ponds.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds near Salisbury offer fishing access to different water bodies. At Hampton Beach State Park Campground, campers can fish from a jetty where "you can sit on and fish from or watch the sunrise." The park's location at the mouth of Hampton River provides access to both fresh and saltwater fishing.

    Paddleboarding and kayaking: Water recreation beyond swimming is popular in the area's various waterways. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground offers canoe and kayak rentals with lake access right from the campground. "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water," explains a camper.

    Day trips to coastal towns: The location provides easy access to historic coastal towns. "Boston and Salem are very close and you can take a train which is only 5 minutes away from the campground," notes a visitor to Beach Rose RV Park. Another camper recommends that "you can take a day trip to Maine you're a two hour drive away. Boston is an hour, Salem is also an hour."

    What campers like

    Waterfront campsites: Several campgrounds offer direct water access sites. At Cape Ann Camp Site, "Beach down the street was big, beautiful and low tide was unexpected as you could walk for ever." Pawtuckaway State Park features premium lakefront sites that "book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!"

    Entertainment options: Many campgrounds provide on-site activities and entertainment. The Pines Camping Area offers a pool that campers describe as "awesome in the morning." At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, visitors enjoy organized events including live music and comedy shows: "the band was good & the stand up comedy was awesome."

    Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the region maintain well-kept facilities. At Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort, one camper noted it's "one of the cleanest, most meticulously maintained campground we have been to." Another visitor described it as having "brand new equipment" in the laundry facilities.

    What you should know

    Reservation timing: Peak season requires advance planning. Hampton Beach State Park Campground is "extremely crowded in high season, empty in off season" with a camper noting that "reservations are usually made a year in advance."

    Site privacy variations: Campground layouts differ significantly in terms of privacy. At Wakeda Campground, sites are described as having "great spread out sites" while Cape Ann Camp Site offers tent sites that are "secluded" compared to their RV sites which are "not as secluded."

    Seasonal restrictions: Some facilities have important seasonal limitations. Pawtuckaway State Park does not "allow dogs anywhere in the campground during summer months" though they are permitted in off-season, which differs from many other area campgrounds that welcome pets year-round.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. Sea Coast Camping has "a very large playground" while Wakeda Campground provides activities including "miniature golf(fee)" that families appreciate.

    Swimming options: Beach and pool access varies by location. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground has both "pool and playground" that are "open and well maintained." The Pines Camping Area features "a creek right behind you which gave us beautiful views right outside our RV window(s)."

    Bug preparation: Coastal marsh areas can have significant insect activity. A family at The Pines Camping Area reported: "The con of this camp ground was the misquote, we went through 3 deep woods cans in just the first night. They were crazy and kids were eaten alive."

    Tips from RVers

    Hookup placement: RV site layouts vary significantly between campgrounds. Beach Rose RV Park offers "level concrete pad full hookups" though sites are described as "close together but quiet."

    Off-peak advantages: Visiting outside summer months provides different experiences. Hampton Beach State Park offers "oceanfront NE style summer camping" with one RVer noting they "caught the tail end of the season last year and the beach was super peaceful and much quieter than in high season."

    Large rig accessibility: Several campgrounds accommodate larger RVs with varying site configurations. Sea Coast Camping recently "added new 50-amp full hook-up sites (some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs" according to a visitor who noted the campground's practical layout improvements.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What campgrounds are available in Salisbury, MA?

    Salisbury offers several camping options to suit different preferences. Beach Rose RV Park is a small, family-owned campground about a mile from the beach with amenities like a swimming pool, clean facilities, and friendly staff. The Pines Camping Area provides another option with reservable sites, water hookups, and toilet facilities. For those willing to venture slightly beyond Salisbury, nearby options include Wakeda Campground in New Hampshire, known for its beautiful forest setting with tall pine trees, and Hampton Beach State Park Campground in NH, which caters specifically to self-contained RVs.

    Are there tent-only camping options in Salisbury, MA?

    While Salisbury isn't known for exclusively tent-only campgrounds, Salisbury Beach State Reservation accommodates tent campers in designated areas. The reservation offers beachside camping with basic amenities like shower facilities and bathrooms, though be prepared for minimal shade. For a more wooded tent camping experience, consider making the short drive to Willard Brook State Forest Campground, which offers more shaded, level sites among towering pines. Most Salisbury-area campgrounds are designed to accommodate both RVs and tents rather than being exclusively tent-only.

    Can you camp directly on Salisbury Beach?

    Yes, you can camp directly on Salisbury Beach at Salisbury Beach State Reservation. This campground sits right on the beach, offering direct beach access and ocean views. The camping area is situated between the main beach, Merrimack River, and marsh areas. While the location is excellent for families wanting immediate beach access, be aware that sites offer minimal shade and can get very hot in summer. Sites vary in quality and positioning, so it's recommended to preview available spots before booking. The reservation provides basic amenities including shower facilities and bathrooms. Note that this is a family-oriented campground with regulations against excessive partying.

    What RV camping facilities are available in Salisbury, Massachusetts?

    Salisbury offers several RV-friendly camping options. Beach Rose RV Park is a popular choice with clean facilities, a swimming pool, and friendly staff, though spaces are somewhat compact. Located just about a mile from the beach, it's convenient for visitors wanting to enjoy the coast. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground is another nearby option with water hookups, toilets, and sites that can accommodate larger RVs. For those seeking beachfront RV camping, Salisbury Beach State Reservation provides electrical hookups and water, though some campers note that utility connections can be awkwardly positioned behind certain sites, potentially requiring extension cords and longer hoses.

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