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The Pines Camping Area
Overview
The Pines Camping Area offers a classic New England outdoor experience tucked away in a tranquil pine grove. This family-owned facility has served travelers for decades, providing a peaceful alternative to the busy beachfront developments found nearby. Visitors will find a relaxed atmosphere where the scent of salt air meets the shade of mature trees, making it a staple for those exploring the Massachusetts North Shore. It is an ideal destination for those seeking a rustic retreat with modern conveniences.
Location & Surroundings
Located just off the main road in Salisbury, MA, the park sits less than a mile from the Salisbury Beach State Reservation. The surrounding area is defined by the scenic Merrimack River and the expansive Atlantic coastline. This location provides a unique blend of coastal access and inland forest privacy, allowing RVers to enjoy the sand and surf by day and return to the quiet shelter of a wooded campsite by night. The park serves as a gateway to both Massachusetts and New Hampshire coastal attractions.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is equipped to handle various rig sizes, offering full hookup sites that include water, sewer, and electric services. Guests can enjoy several on-site facilities designed for comfort and recreation throughout their stay. The park features the following amenities:
- A large swimming pool and lounging area for summer days
- Clean, modern bathhouses and convenient laundry facilities
- A well-stocked camp store for ice, wood, and essentials
- Recreational areas including a playground and basketball court
The park also provides cable TV and wireless internet access to keep travelers connected while they enjoy the outdoors.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Beyond the local sands of Salisbury Beach, visitors are just a short drive from the lively boardwalks and entertainment found at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire. For those seeking history and culture, the nearby city of Newburyport offers upscale dining, boutique shopping, and rich maritime history. Nature lovers can explore the Plum Island Estuary or visit the Joppa Flats Education Center for world-class birdwatching and hiking opportunities along the marshlands.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal match for family vacationers who appreciate a traditional camping environment with plenty of natural shade for children to play. It also serves as a perfect base for coastal explorers who want to be close to the ocean without sacrificing the privacy and quiet of a forest setting. If you prefer a community-focused park over a high-traffic commercial resort, this Salisbury gem fits your travel style perfectly.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Garrett
You can't beat the location being less than 10 minutes from Salisbury Beach, and it is a nice wooded campground compared to other RV sites near the beach that are essentially in fields. What I didn't like was the management. When we arrived the first night the woman working in the office couldn't have been any less enthused about her job, let alone the arriving campers (customers). I thought maybe it was a fluke but we got the same treatment when it was time to check out. No concern with how our stay was, etc. Three adults all agreed that she was a bit "pissy", I guess you'd say. Other than that, campsites, bathrooms and amenities were pretty clean so I still felt it was worth 3.5-4 stats overall.
Annetta Green
What a great place to camp and 10 minutes to Hampton beach. Beautiful places for vacation or weekend get away. Great neighbors at the camp ground as well.
Alex Gressley
The campground is clean and has a very friendly staff. I need to make a well-intentioned comment. It's unfortunate that I have to say this, but we had campers next to us who were drinking tequila. Absolutely obnoxious people. They ruined our camping experience. I was the one who had to engage these belligerent people at 1am. The campground ended up kicking these disgraceful people out. It's unfortunate. Beware of camping outside of a state park. These things happen.
Jen Antkowiak
Cheryl and the entire staff made us feel so welcome! We were a large group of women (60 of us!) and they didn’t bat an eye. The sites are large, and well maintained. The activities they have for the kids and adults were an added fun bonus! (Halloween in August was fantastic.) This is a clean, fun, family campground close to the beach. I highly recommend it!
jen bialkin
I stayed here for a weekend retreat and had a blast. The staff couldn’t have been nicer, they accommodated our large group and made our stay seamless. We enjoyed all the camp activities and participated in the trick or treat fun as well as the hayride for the kids. We also joined in on the bingo fun with all the campers. Our neighbors were the sweetest people that took the time to make sure we were all set.