Winter island was a peculiar but enjoyable waterfront park to explore for both its history and geography. Lots of fun to walk the rocky water’s edge and bleak beaches.

This campground was so beautiful! The weather was very unpredictable and I think it rained most of the time. The beach was magnificent.The only bad things I should say are.... Please Plant more grass around the campground...too much tar/cement where I was.There is too much seaweed. It became all up on the beach. Maybe make that a cleaner area.Thank you and thank you for being there. We will be back!!!

Enjoyed camping here during the fall! I found it perfect to stay outside of the Halloween buzz while also being able to tip-toe in and out of the festivities. Id recommend paying for parking here and then biking (on the bike path/bike lanes) into town!

Such a lovely small beach with historical surrounds, great for families and kids.!Walking trail, recreation area, you can do camping here yes, picnic tables with a grill included make this place just perfect to have a perfect day or cookout.!!

Cost $10 to get in to swim and explore Ft. Pickering. It was a lot of fun climbing the rocks and investigating the area and sea creatures. There is a lifeguard on duty in one swimming area along with a bathhouse and rinse station. Theres a place to dock and camping sites in the area as well. Swimming can be done in other numerous areas without a lifeguard.

The beaches here at Winter Island Park take their cold waters right from the Atlantic. Its cold but clean. Limited sandy area and otherwise rather rocky, so get yourself those swimming slipons for your feet to avoid falling. Its quite nice even for enjoying a peaceful sit by the shoreline on benches provided, your own foldup chair, or on the large jetty rocks, watching the tide ebb and flow. Being a city of Salem park, theres an entrance fee. The park has camping for trailers, tents, and RVs. For that, go to Reserve America. They impliment Covid19 regs for the good of one and all.

Beautiful location to go for a relaxing time. There is an open area to walk around. It is right by the water and have beautiful views all around. There is plenty of parking and people can sit in their car and enjoy the view. There also is a lighthouse. In the summers, camping is allowed here. Beautiful area for a picnic, camping, hike, bike ride and a leisure walk.

Local campground.RV and tent setup some sites have power others do not .great front office.nice Playground for the kids, offers grill on site, clean beach excellent for collecting shells,24hr shower & bathroom.pets welcome on leash.local wildlife racoons and skunks so food goes back in car at night. Must bring in your own firewood and no ground fires permitted. Might see a wedding or two.had a wonderful time with a great group of people

Great place to take a tour of Atlantic if you own boat/yatch. There are quiet a number of boats that are already parked. There is a small and beautiful beach. It has camp ground right next to the beach and there were many people camping. The water is blue, beach is clean and tidy. Parking, showers and toilets are plenty.

Nice place. Good views but not a great beach. Its rocky, theres seaweed all over and not much clear sand. Would recommend revere beach more.

I was with my girl, it was a warm summer night with a cool breeze coming off the water the sun was going down a sail boat was going by it fired off its cannon. It was the beginning of a nice night. Great location, great view .

Nice place and people. Bathrooms clean, nice small beach, no waves, shallow, beautiful views on the bay. Recommended for families with small children.Camping site and boat ramp look good.

Lovely campground right on the harbor. Parking lot sites, field sites with water electric. Also has tent sites. Lots of critters, skunks, bunnies fox and woodchuck all hanging around. Public wifi available but that was limited. Lots of TV channels with the antenna. Cell service at most we had 2 bats with Verizon. Would have been 5 stars except for the dump station not being on site and wifi

Awesome! We camped right near the ocean, swam all day, showered at night, had a campfire, it was nice and quiet, no loud campers when we stayed. Just dont leave any food out at night the racoons stole our marshmallows

Very beautiful and serenity here

Beautiful venue for a festival in Salem. Panoramic water view. Lots of parking. Nice park for the kids and a covered patio for functions.

This place is absolutely gorgeous!

This is the nicest beach in Salem, MA located in a scenic, waterfront park used for RV and camping. Facilities are shared with the campers. There is a fee to park for non Salem residents.

You can look out to see the wide open ocean, blue and fresh. Add the salt breeze and clear sky and youve got a good day.

Very enjoyable, uncrowded, camp, Rv-ing options. Small beach on site, with bathrooms near by, large park to walk about, water access and views. Would definetaly park my RV here and drop my boat in for the weekend. But also great just for site seeing and a stroll or a beach day!

This was a very peaceful place to spend our evenings in Salem

Great place to put your boat in take kayak out. Or camp motor home parking to or enjoy Sandy Beach I found it to be very nice .public bathroom and charged by vehicle.

Beautiful beach in the heart of Salem. Lots of outdoor activities in the area as well as food options. Highly recommended

Winter island is a fun campground with a very fun view. Not great if you arent coming to camp I think.

I loved it! I actaully stumbled across it delivering food to someone and was back out there the next day taking in the sites..very beautiful and relaxed.

Awesome park, administered by the city, historic, awesome to be in the harbor. Dump station just down the road.

Cute little Winter Island Lighthouse. Well laid out park. Lots of fun for anyone who likes to play Pokemon GO too.

Just a little bit of paradise a stone throw from downtown.

Picturesque seaside spot with lighthouse, rock jetties and tidepools.

It was a rainy day but we enjoyed walking. Nice and clean place.

Hidden gem with a beach, small walking trail, lots of rocks, tents, bbq and loads of parking.

I had the Time of my Life it was great bring family and friends inexpensive bring your own food which is awesome

ONE OF MY FAVE PLACES

A gorgeous Summer day.

Great place to picnic, camp or just go for a walk

Good view, $15 just for parking.

Went here to pass the time until the Salem Witch Museum opened. It was the first time my kids got to experience the ocean, they loved watching the boats. Enjoyed the tide pools with crabs, snails, clams. Even though the water was cold we even waded in the water. It was beautiful and stunning! I wanted to see a lighthouse and my husband found this one, so very glad he did, we have an amazing memory from there!

Lots of fun, beautiful views

Clean beach, clean bathrooms, shower off area for sand also. Very comfortable.

Relaxing and beautiful!

Grew up here... relatively quiet. Depends on amount of campers or summer camp field trips.

Likes it compares to other MA beaches

Serene plot on the edge of winter Island. Nice to listen to the water hitting the .

Beautiful place to spend time with family and friends, there’s grill and tables at the park which is perfect for a good bbq on a sunny day. You have to pay for parking but nothing expensive, I highly recommend

The view here was absolutely gorgeous! There is old military ammunition bunkers located at the end of the park which make for gorgeous views and great walking trails!

The lighthouse is pretty and the beach had shade. Watched the sunset and walked the trail around the point.

The sunrise from here is beautiful. You can either drive up and park, but I chose to run and it was a nice trail. The entire area has beautiful sunrises but this was my favorite and it seemed like there were a lot of people parking nearby.

This is a very pretty park. It has a large pavillion and play ground for small children. Found a bit of dog poop around, which was unfortunate. Lots of lovely flora.

Beautiful spot with a lot of history, and plaques to tell the story. There are also bunkers left behind from the days of war, and you can feel the silent tension radiating from them.

Pre-season at Winter Island! Beauty abounds amidst the preparations for opening.

This has been an awesome experience. If you love history and the ocean this is your spot. Don’t expect a traditional camping experience with lots of privacy but do expect a once in a lifetime experience. We are so happy we did this trip. We had site 13 at ocean front and it’s been an an amazing 5 days. So close to everything. The ferry to Boston was worth every penny and so close. Enjoy!

The beach is great for kids, wide and rocky. Interesting hiking paths that show off the natural and historical (old fort) splendor. Large, unique playground. Nice bathrooms, with spray shower and water available. Ive never camped here, but it looks great. Parking is $15 in summer, which might last longer than you might think.

Although the sites arent special, the view more than makes up for it. The staff is friendly and very helpful!

Very scenic and peaceful spot!

Beautiful, clean, walking distance into town, great place to camp

Great place to relax and walk by the water .

Nice scenic view. Place to stop relax and watch and smell the sea.

Beautiful sunset spot.

Wonderdul place. Make sure.you make reservations

The attendant in the front was trying to make some money by asking for $25, after 6pm. He told him, we just wanted to look around and he stated its $25

Cool place to check out, not too crowded, interesting to learn about, great place for a picnic

It was great ! The only way to get to boat.

We looked around to check out camping looks very nice clean and friendly

Professionally managed and friendly service

The natural beauty of this park takes your breath away. I sat by the lighthouse and watched the tide come in. Its a wonderful place to test out your photography skills. Just stunning!!!

Not too shabby. Wear water shoes! Lots of rocks.

Great little beach!

Such a beautiful place!!

Lovely view, quiet, nice little beach. The spots close to the water are in a parking lot. Water and electric only, WiFi is good. They also have a nice Green space for camping too and the gate locks at night. There is very old public bathrooms, nothing fancy, no hooks to hang a towel or bathroom bag. Chilly as you get into the fall. A tour bus drives thru here often with tourists, and the park is busy with locals. At night it is dark. Very little lighting in the parking area.

I loved it! It was beautiful!

I never knew this place existed! This is a hit with the locals. There is lots of waterfront area for campers and tents as well as day trips. We saw tons of picnics and families set up to spend the day. Fort Pickering is also located here. It is a bit hidden and overgrown but you will find a few informational signs about its history.

Love it. Very nice location

Its a really beautiful place to be and hangout with family. Its also a camp ground

Really nice walking trails

Small beach, but nice at high tide. Very shallow and rocky at low tide. Beautiful views. Bring watershoes- lots of shells/rocks. Ruins of old fort interesting. A cool and very local place.

We love the boat ramp here. The park is very nice too... Good for large gatherings, family picnics, etc. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Lovely little beach, great at high tide

Beautiful big park with lots of history. Lighthouse, play ground, camp ground, old Coast Guard hanger and remains of an ancient fort and WWII bunkers.

Views, nice staff, trolley stop to Salem.

Lots of nooks and crannys in different directions. A few beach(y) areas. Navy bunker. Lighthouse. Next to Salem Willows. Campers and tents for reasonable prices.$10 non resident.

Nice place I love it

I Frequent this place everyday.. The Views are beyond breath taking.. A place u can come and see a replica of George Washingtons house.. Its taken over by nature.. But its still a flash from the past.. There is a little trail you can walk arnd the whole property.. Ocean views all the way around... There is also camping access... And a boat dock.. Also there is an old Bunker..forgive me for not remembering what it was used for.. There is also a beach area tht has exquisite ocean views with a Lighthouse.. I would recommend this place as a very peaceful place.. To relax.. Breathe in the Salty air.. Awesome to bring your dog for a little adventure! If your visiting Salem.. This is a must see place! Enjoy! Thank me later..

Camping in RV here. No sewer hook-ups, water and electric. Has a beach area and picnic tables. Has one building with bathroom and shower. Two stalls for showers and toliets in women side for the whole park. Had a party on the pavilion today and we had a line for the bathroom 5 deep when I was there. Park should have separate bathroom facilities for campers. Was here on the weekend and had to wait till after 11 pm to take shower.

We had a great stay at Winter Island. Although it’s not a traditional style campground; more of a parking lot for RV’s with strategically placed tent sites in amongst the trees/shrubs.The only down side was that they charged us a $20 refundable deposit for a pass key to open the gate after 10pm. That wouldn’t have been a problem had the gate actually been closed between 10pm-8am. Unfortunately, the gate was never closed the 3 nights we were there, and cars entering and leaving between 11:30pm and 3:30 am. We found this a bit unnerving and disruptive to our sleep and sense of security.

Love Winter Island. Beautiful place to go with a fantastic non traditional campground.

Been coming here for about 8 yrs. Nice playground, tenting areas, RV parking, boat ramp nice beach a 10 minute walk to Salem Willows Amusement Park. Great place to go camping. On the Trolley route to downtown Salem. Dont miss visiting here.

Very nice stop to check out the waterfront and the old fort located here

Awesome park with a cool fort, old lighthouse, beautiful ocean scene, and good guide signs along the way!

Nice but small beach. Costs money to access in summer.

The racoons come a bit too close to the campsites for comfort as far as food and small dogs go, but otherwise wonderful

Great function hall enough room for 50 people inside and another 20 outside. Great views of the ocean and plenty of parking. Theres a playground for the kids 5 minute walk up the grass

A rocky beach that is very interesting in itself. Filled with a lot of American history. You might be disappointed if you come here expecting a fresh Sandy Beach.

This place is amazing we love goin there to chill and to go camping

Surrounded by water, lovely trails, historic markers throughout

So much to see and appreciate in a relatively small area. A great place to get a feel for the ocean without fighting traffic out to the beaches.

What a great place to visit nice view of the main coastline

Toe smashing fun!

My family has come here my whole life, it is our absolute favorite vacation spot. It is so relaxing camping so close to the ocean. It has wonderful views of the ocean everywhere, nice trails, beautiful beach and light house. My favorite is watching and the boats and ships in the ocean. We just cant get enough of this place (plus Salem of course).

Great for camping by the ocean. Nice place to take your family.

Beautiful Day pretty quiet on the island