The Picnic Pavilion

Salisbury Beach State Reservation has one reservable pavilion, a covered day-use shelter that holds up to 125 people. You book it through DCR's ReserveAmerica system, where DCR lists the fee as $175. It sits on the campground map, and DCR lists a picnic area, grills, a playground and restrooms at the reservation, which makes it a common choice for family reunions, company outings and parties by the beach.

How to Reserve the Pavilion

1. Open the Salisbury Beach State Reservation page on DCR's ReserveAmerica site.
2. In the loop filter, choose Pavilion, or find it on the site map.
3. Pick your date and book. DCR lists the fee as $175, and ReserveAmerica adds its transaction charge.

Booking opens on the same rolling window as campsites, up to four months ahead. Summer weekends go first. See camping for how the window works.

What to Know Before You Book

• Capacity: 125 people, the maximum ReserveAmerica lists for the shelter.
• Parking: your guests pay DCR's day-use parking fee in season ($14 Massachusetts plates, $40 out of state, May 23 to October 12). See parking.
• Alcohol: not allowed anywhere in the reservation, including at the pavilion.
• Dogs: leashed only, and not on the beach April 1 to September 15. See dog rules.
• Hours: the reservation is open sunrise to sunset for day visitors.

Weddings

DCR lists weddings among the facilities at Salisbury Beach. Ask the park office at (978) 462-4481 what permit an event needs beyond the pavilion booking.

Smaller Groups

DCR lists an open picnic area and grills at the reservation for families who don't need the shelter. For a large camping group, the two group campsites hold 12 and 25 people; see the campground map.